Apparel Development Internship

Who You'll Work With

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 in the fit and construction from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned styles, ensuring on-time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals.

Interns will assist in creating and revising the Tech Pack for assigned styles, maintaining all appropriate development documentation including product specs and prototype notes. They will help execute 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 in construction and manufacturing, and planning accordingly to deliver proven and tested product.

What You Bring

• Registered in a program or college for Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Textile Science or a related field, with a graduation date between December 2027 and Spring/Summer 2028.
• Candidates must be able to present 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 only in the most complex situations. Strong verbal and written communication skills are key.
• Ability to write product specs and advanced construction instructions.
• Ability to use Adobe Illustrator and exposure to Apparel CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex/Browzwear/CLO3D) is highly desired.

This is a 10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it's like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video

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This internship, as well as full-time positions, are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. Philip H. Knight Campus in Beaverton, OR. Check out this video of our World Headquarters to learn more about life on campus: Nike PHK Campus Video