Job Description

Product Designer- Apparel Designer

6 months contract

Beaverton, OR

• The nature of the work is focused on research and development of products from conception to retail to meet the needs of accounts and consumers. Ideation & Visioning - Generates new ways of thinking about aspects of performance based products that result in growth opportunities and competitive advantages in the marketplace. Develops ideas that are consistent with the vision for new products by collaborating with product creation on the genesis of new product concepts for all Nike business units.
• Research/Engineering - defines protocol and establishes scope of testing required to prove and validate a concept. In line with advanced knowledge of the consumer, business, and performance requirements, develops concrete insights which feed into the development of advanced product concepts through the use of new technologies or construction processes. Delivers proof of concept by turning concepts and new product visions into reality. Identifies key elements of product construction materials and processes. Engineers prototypes.
• Project Management - Leads innovation projects turning concept ideation into reality by working in, or with, multi-disciplinary teams to include product creation, manufacturing, and 3rd party vendors. Meets complex challenges with imaginative state of the art approaches supported by feasible solutions. Communication - drafts reports and presents results and market concepts at the functional department level. Clearly and concisely communicates the knowledge required and best practices assist transition of technology to product.

Education

• Bachelors Degree and minimum of 8 or 9 years directly relevant work experience Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 6 yrs; Masters + 7 yrs; Associates degree + 9 yrs; High School + 10 yrs.

Comments for Suppliers-

• This is an Apparel Design role that will support a special project for women's performance training apparel. They are looking for someone with strong experience in sketching, materials, fitting, and providing creative direction.

MUST INCLUDE a portfolio:

• How are they designing for the consumer? How do they layer style and fashion along with their technical skills? They ideally have multiple projects related to athletic wear.

Must Have:

• 8+ YOE with performance or athletic apparel design wear
• Strong technical skills with 2D sketches

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Kritika Anant

kritika.anant@ustechsolutionsinc.com

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