Pattern Engineer 3

Title: Pattern Engineer 3

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 6 months contract

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Coordinates the fit and construction from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned styles to lead to on time development and delivery.

Create and revise Tech Packs for assigned styles and ensure all appropriate development documentation is maintained including product specs and prototype notes. You will track and facilitate prototyping for styles.

WHAT YOU BRING

SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field.
• Two years additional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 5 years technical design experience in the apparel industry, which includes the apparel development process from inception through production including pattern making, grading, construction, materials, costing, manufacturing and quality.
• Strong problem solving, organization and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting design intent and offering alternative solutions.
• Experience writing product specs and construction standards instructions.
• Experience working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo) highly desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.