Senior Manager Apparel Technical Design, Local Creation
Read straight from Nike's careers page, verified 3d ago.Seekless can tailor your résumé to it.
Seekless can write your résumé for this posting first.
Before you apply
LocationBeaverton, Oregon
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 2, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Textile Science or related field
A minimum of 10 years directly relevant work experience
3+ years of People Leadership experience
Deep knowledge of the apparel development process
Proven ability to serve as a technical expert while leading teams and driving initiatives through positive influence and strong leadership
Experience managing seasonal development calendars, team workload, sampling strategies, budgets, and risk mitigation for commercial product collections
Hands-on experience working with both domestic and international manufacturers and suppliers
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with strong attention to detail and process discipline
Proven ability to lead, collaborate, and influence across functions and organizational levels
Experience developing, coaching, and managing teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Working knowledge of CLO, Browzwear, Lotta, or other 3D apparel development platforms
Skills
Microsoft Office
CLO
Browzwear
Lotta
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will partner closely with Product Design, Graphic Design, Product Management, Wear Testing, Materials, Product Integrity, and other cross-functional teams throughout the apparel creation process to deliver innovative products that serve both athletes and everyday consumers.
This role reports to the Director of Product Development, North America Local Creation Apparel.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Manager, Apparel Technical Design to join the North America Local Creation Apparel team. This role combines people leadership with technical product creation ownership, requiring a leader who can both coach and contribute directly to the product development process.
The ideal candidate is an experienced apparel technical design and development professional with a proven ability to lead teams, drive product excellence, and guide end-to-end apparel creation from concept through commercialization. They bring strong leadership capabilities, a collaborative mindset, positive influence, and a passion for developing talent while delivering best-in-class product.
•
Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Textile Science or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
•
A minimum of 10 years directly relevant work experience
•
3+ years of People Leadership experience.
•
Deep knowledge of the apparel development process, including pattern making, grading, garment construction, costing, manufacturing, materials, print applications, embroidery techniques, and production machinery.
•
Proven ability to serve as a technical expert while leading teams and driving initiatives through positive influence and strong leadership.
•
Experience managing seasonal development calendars, team workload, sampling strategies, budgets, and risk mitigation for commercial product collections.
•
Hands-on experience working with both domestic and international manufacturers and suppliers.
•
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment.
•
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with strong attention to detail and process discipline.
•
Proven ability to lead, collaborate, and influence across functions and organizational levels.
•
Experience developing, coaching, and managing teams.
•
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of CLO, Browzwear, Lotta, or other 3D apparel development platforms.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As a Senior Manager, Apparel Technical Design, you will lead the execution of technical development strategies and partner cross-functionally to drive alignment on best practices, digital product creation, and process excellence. You will guide and mentor a team of Technical Designers, providing technical expertise, removing obstacles, and ensuring successful execution across the product creation process.
You will oversee development calendars, manage critical milestones, and lead the resolution of changes, risks, and exceptions to keep projects on track. In addition to supporting your team, you will maintain ownership of a product workload, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term strategic priorities.
A typical week includes leading team meetings, coaching and developing direct reports, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and providing clear communication through key development checkpoints. You will play a critical role in design reviews, prototype evaluations, fit sessions, and commercialization readiness, ensuring product quality, technical integrity, and executional excellence.
This role requires a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, effectively manages competing priorities, resolves bottlenecks, and drives teams toward successful outcomes. As a people leader, you will foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, diversity, accountability, and continuous growth across the team and broader apparel organization.
Legal
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.