NIKE, Inc. Apparel Development Technical Design Undergraduate Internship
NIKE, Inc.Beaverton, OR (On-site)
Technical Design Interns will be assigned to a Category or Division and work under the direction of a Senior Tech Developer or Manager. They will assist the team with fit and construction from initial concept through commercialization and production for assigned styles, supporting on-time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specifications, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals.
Interns will assist in the creation and revision of tech packs for assigned styles, ensuring that development documentation is maintained, including product specifications and prototype notes. They will assist in executing fit and construction standards for a category or product group to ensure consistency.
Interns will also track and facilitate prototyping for styles, identifying and addressing key issues and challenges in construction and manufacturing and planning accordingly to deliver proven and tested products.
What You Bring
- Enrollment in a program or college for Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Textile Science, or a related field, with graduation between December 2027 and Spring/Summer 2028.
- A portfolio showcasing relevant work.
- Basic knowledge of the development process from inception through production, including pattern making, grading, construction, costing, manufacturing, embroidery, materials, and machinery.
- Ability to work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to write product specifications and advanced construction instructions.
- Ability to use Adobe Illustrator; exposure to apparel CAD pattern design software such as Optitex, Browzwear, or CLO3D is highly desired.
This is a 10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. The internship is located in person at the NIKE, Inc. Philip H. Knight Campus in Beaverton, Oregon.
NIKE, Inc. offers accommodations throughout the interview process and is an equal opportunity employer.