Lead Technical Designer, FBAT & Golf Apparel, Global Jordan

Jordan
Chicago, IL
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

This role will report to the Sr. Manager of Technical Design, Jordan Apparel - FBAT & Golf.

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 communicating issues or offering solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The Lead Technical Designer owns the fit and construction from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned styles to lead to on-time development and delivery according to critical dates, product specification, and sustainability, performance and profitability goals.

The Lead Technical Designer keeps abreast of market trends, team goals, new technologies and consumer needs throughout the development process and engages appropriately to ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creation. Additionally, the Lead Technical Designer acts as a technical resource to others, has a thorough understanding of the full scope of product creation, leads initiatives through high energy, and positively influences the team with best practices.

We are looking for someone who is optimistic, self-aware, embraces change, and holds their decisions and actions accountable, actively seeks feedback to grow and develop, values and respects the opinions of their teammates, and embraces the diversity of people, ideas and cultures.
  • Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience & training.
  • A minimum of 6 years directly relevant work experience.
  • Experience with 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, 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.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic and international)
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

You will work within the Jordan Apparel - FBAT & Golf 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. You will review protos and samples, taking the styles through the creation process and ensuring to meet gates and dates to ensure on-time production capability.
  • You will create and update Tech Packs for our PCC (Product Creation Center) and factory partners including measurements, construction sketches and graphic placements.
  • You will hold proto review sessions and write comments, as well as drive & execute fit and construction standards for your product group to ensure consistency.
  • You will 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.
  • You will identify and address key challenges in construction/manufacturing and plan accordingly to deliver proven and tested product. Monitoring and communicating progress throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements is key.
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 .

Posted 2025-11-06

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