Lead Apparel Designer

Lead Apparel Designer

Job # 3016661

Contract:

3 months with possibility of extension

Location:

Beaverton, OR (onsite)

Rate: $50 to $55 per hour

Our client, Apex Systems, is seeking a Lead Apparel Designer for Nike, Inc., a company that thrives on innovation, diversity, and imaginative design.

• Patterning, sample making, and fit execution of studio‑supported projects.
• Identify and address key opportunities in pattern, construction, and manufacturing to deliver against the project brief.
• Track and facilitate project review meetings in partnership with OSS leadership.
• Develop and lead studio‑based trainings and support events within the Apparel Maker Space, Olive St Studio.
• Plan, maintain studio inventories and assets, and assist in equipment use and upkeep.
• Report to the Senior Manager of Olive St Studio.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Management, PCC, materials, and manufacturing to execute product development and fit goals.

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field.
• Additional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years pattern making or technical design experience in the apparel industry, covering the entire development process from inception through production.
• Expertise in pattern making, sewing, and garment construction.
• Strong problem‑solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting design intent, offering alternative solutions, and acting as a technical resource.
• Expert in writing product specs and construction standards instructions.
• Proficient 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/Browzwear) highly desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.
• Project Lead and liaison for all/majority of studio‑supported projects.
• Support team with SOP development.
• Facilitate workshops.
• Create/write programming for workshops.
• Organize and schedule sewing machine maintenance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic and international).

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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