Jean - Claude Smit

Experience

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  Stepahead

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Design and Development Manager

  Active on management team dealing with budget and managerial decision making.Daily production analysis and issue management during the production process.Time studies, costing, pattern and sample making on new products.Client liaison (local and international).Product development with clients both local and international.Ensure product aligns to speci cation of local and relevant international qualityassurance bodies regarding construction, quality, style and sizing.Time studies, costing, pattern and sample making on new products. Show less

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  No Limits

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Sourcing Manager

  Sourcing a wide variety of corporate and promotional wear and goods.Quality Assurance.Issue management of production challenges.Participating in fitting sessions with clients.

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  Nike

  Mar 2008 - now

  Coach, lead and inspire a team of 3 direct reports. Manage all Licensed Basketball Train/Authentics product - NBA, WNBA, G-League, NCAA, Clubs and Federations. Part of team that worked on Nike NBA launch. Maternity leave cover for Branded BB TDD role. Medical cover for Licensed BB TDD role (6 months). This included transition and support of team to Work-From-Home model. Also led BB athlete body scan project during this time.Drive implementation and best practice establishment of PCX in Basketball Authentics. Key outcome Object Level Reference process (now adapted across Nike Apparel).Lead validation project of Tall and Extra Tall grading on NBA players.GAPC Exchange project:Participant in Global Apparel Product Creation Exchange program. Exchanged with PCC Development Manager in Singapore for 2 months. Show less

  • Director, Product Development Global Apparel Energy (Technical Design, Materials, Trims and Color)

    May 2024 - now

  • Acting Technical Design Director - Collaborations and Nike Design Exploration

    Jan 2024 - May 2024

  • Senior Manager, Technical Design Global Football Apparel Chassis

    Jul 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Technical Design Manager Global Football Chassis

    Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Manager Classification and Chassis Fit - Global Sports Apparel

    Dec 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Technical Development Manager - Basketball

    Jul 2016 - Dec 2020

  • Senior Technical Developer - NikeLab

    Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Senior Technical Developer - Emotion of Sport

    Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

  • Product Developer GFA

    May 2012 - Nov 2014

  • Product Developer

    Mar 2008 - May 2012