Caylie O'Patik
Apparel Technical Developer 2 · Nike, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
In My Own Words
I'd love to hear about the sustainable materials, packaging and shipping options you offer. Reach out if you are an artist and have an idea for a sustainably-made collaboration on a rad new hardgoods product. Feel free to inbox me or email me at cayliej.design@gmail.com for a collaboration or inquiry. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cayliej/ My work experience includes designing and/or developing for: BILLABONG, RVCA, STANCE, ROARK, TARGET, KOHLS, FOREVER 21, NIKE.
Work Experience
Apparel Technical Developer 2
Nike, Inc.2015 – 2019
Key competencies I deliver against in my role everyday include: -Own commercialization of highly crafted innovative products. Translate athlete insights into actionable product improvements. - Foster critical connections with partners in the Singapore Product Creation Center (PCC), Design, Product Management, Materials, Product ID and Product Integrity. -Proactively recommend solutions that will ensure design intent, fit, quality, timelines and cost are met. - Deliver against best-in-class fit sessions. Present and direct owned product, be a leader, influence, drive on time and effective decision making among key product cross functional stakeholders. -Ensure to assess and drive our Sustainability roadmap goals in decision making. -Own and deliver against key initiatives of Nike Blocks, Wash testing, Wear testing, Onsite (factory) preparation/execution and the creation of a standardized Toolbox. -Communicate if not make pattern corrections via spec, Adobe Illustrator drawings and email communications, as well as pattern manipulation in Optitex. - Deliver against all key Basketball, Licensed and NBA meeting deadlines/needs; map and track styles through clear calendar tracks and direction to PCC/Factory partners. - Be reactive to Late Add and/or changes. Take appropriate measures on time actions, balancing priorities and sharing challenges with Manager and Triad partnership.. - Drive 2018 product silhouettes, and initiate 2019 style list development, from concept thru to 1st prototypes. Create great category product, focusing on end consumer; fit and craft. Deliver against wear test and Product Integrity needs, and finesse product accordingly to the results and need. -Stay current on industry trends; know fit/craft standards appropriate for the Basketball consumer and be the voice for the category -Meet Net Revenues, Gross Profit Margins, Style Count and Operating Budget (OPEX) for each Fiscal Year. *Men and Women's Jackets, Hoodies, Tops, Pants and Shorts.*
