Lead Technical Designer, Streetwear Apparel, Global Jordan
Who You’ll Work With
This role will report to the Sr. Manager of Technical Design, Jordan Apparel – Streetwear. The Sr. Technical Developer will collaborate with Design, Product Management, PCC, materials, quality, color and manufacturing to effectively execute on product development & fit goal deliverables.
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for a Lead Technical Designer with expertise in construction, fit standards, textiles, trims and graphics to be part of our creative team within Jordan Apparel. The ideal candidate needs to be a creative problem-solver, strategic thinker and have strong project management capabilities – they can communicate effectively & demonstrate credibility and reliability. The Lead Technical Designer will support the team with technical recommendations that serve our athletes and consumers and communicate issues or offer solutions in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Work On
- Work within the Jordan Apparel – Streetwear team, managing your assigned styles collaboratively with your cross functional partners on creative solutions and execution whilst creating digital protos and tech packs for our factories.
- Review protos and samples, taking the styles through the creation process and ensuring to meet gates and dates to ensure on-time production capability.
- Create and update Tech Packs for our PCC (Product Creation Center) and factory partners including measurements, construction sketches and graphic placements.
- Hold proto review sessions and write comments, as well as drive & execute fit and construction standards for your product group to ensure consistency.
- Track and request prototypes for your styles, meet calendar target dates, attend meetings that relate to your product’s development and communicate progress and challenges to your team as needed.
- Identify and address key challenges in construction/manufacturing and plan accordingly to deliver proven and tested product.
- Monitor and communicate progress throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements is key.