Technical Designer

Job Title:
Technical Designer/Pattern Maker

Location:
Beaverton, OR (WHQ) – Fully Onsite (Monday–Friday)

Duration: 4+ Month Contract

We are seeking an experienced Pattern Maker / Sample Engineer/Sewing Instructor to join a fast-paced Apparel Standards team supporting large-scale 2026 product initiatives. This role sits within Product Creation and Technical Design and requires a highly skilled professional who can translate design concepts into premium-quality apparel prototypes through advanced pattern making, sewing, and garment construction expertise.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a studio environment where they will physically create patterns, build samples, and support product development from concept through execution.

• Develop and engineer apparel patterns that accurately reflect design intent.
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot patterns using advanced flat pattern making techniques.
• Cut, sew, assemble, and refine garment samples to premium quality standards.
• Operate sewing and embroidery equipment to support sample creation and development.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Design, Product Creation, Development, and Apparel Standards teams.
• Interpret design concepts and provide technical solutions to improve fit, construction, and manufacturability.
• Support multiple product development projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Contribute to process improvements and standard operating procedures when needed.
• Work in a hands-on studio environment, supporting rapid prototyping and product innovation initiatives.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5–10 years of advanced pattern making experience within the apparel industry.
• Strong expertise in:
• Pattern making
• Garment construction
• Sample sewing
• Hands‑on experience operating sewing and embroidery machines
  .
• Proficiency with:
• Optitex
• Adobe Illustrator
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a studio environment where physical sample creation is required.

• Experience with CLO 3D, Browzwear, Gerber
  , or similar apparel development software.
• Knowledge of apparel standards, fit development, grading, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting product creation and technical design organizations.

• 5–10 years of advanced pattern making experience.
• Hands‑on sewing and embroidery machine experience.
• Strong proficiency with Optitex, flat patterning, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Must be local to the Portland, OR area.
• Must be available to work fully onsite at WHQ Monday through Friday.