Senior, Apparel Product Developer, Create, Local Creation GC

Position Type

Full Time

Career area

Product Creation, Development & Management

Location

Tower 1, LiNa Building, No. 99, Shanghai, Shanghai 201703, China

Job ID

R-91507

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Senior Developer, Apparel who will play a crucial role in the conceptualization, development, and execution of apparel products. This position requires a deep understanding of garment construction, fabric properties, and market trends. This ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong technical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects from inception to production. This position will have very good communication skills with different region, teams, functions to drive the conversation and sharing experiences. This position should be familiar with how to work and download successfully project with fast speed and efficiency, problem predictable and solving is a must.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

This developer will take the end-to-end product development process of apparel lines individually, from costing, sample tracking through to final production. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, design, and sourcing partners, to ensure alignment on product vision and execution, they will conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and consumer preferences. They will source and select appropriate fabrics, trims, and other materials, considering quality, cost, and lead times. They will oversee sample development, costing sessions, and revisions to ensure products meet fit and quality standards. They will also manage relationships with domestic and international manufacturers, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards, they will monitor production processes and troubleshoot issues to ensure on-time delivery of finished products. The cross region from North American to European and Asian, you will be the link to domestic suppliers to NIKE.

If this is you, you’ll be working with the GC Local creation team to develop apparel products that bring energy to local markets.

Day-to-day tasks include: New style development, achieving Tech Pack and other technical specifications, supervising manufacturers on product development, sample review and revision, costing, monitoring and solving issues throughout the product testing process, industry trend updates of technology and materials, factory visits, and vendor relationship maintenance.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will be working with Great China experts in product line manager, Technical designer team, product development team and designers, material & trim development and sourcing& costing, and other multiple functions within and outside of China. Global experts in world-class domestic and international manufacturers.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum 7 years experience in apparel development and manufacturing, preferably with a focus on Sportswear.
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of aesthetics and quality.
• Experience working with both domestic and international manufacturers.
• Supporting the manager and good team player, and meeting development KPIs (sample on time delivery/buy ready on-time/cost-sheet quality, etc)
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.