Pattern Maker - Sample Engineer

Pattern Maker
- Sample Engineer

On-site role at WHQ; typical work hours, M-F

Org
- Apparel standards team (part of product creation and technical design)

Must have skills:

• Candidate must have 5 - 10 years of advanced pattern making experience
• Must be comfortable with sewing and embroidery machine
• Comfortable with optitex, flat patterning, and Adobe

Additional notes:

• Previous client experience is not expected but this candidate must be local to Portland

Who you'll work with:

• You will report to the Senior Manager of Olive St Studio
• The Studio Pattern/Sample maker will collaborate with studio team, design, product development partners to effectively execute on product development & fit goals deliverables

Who we are looking for:

• The Studio Pattern/Sample maker is someone who's is an expert in pattern making and sewing. This individual is pro-active, collaborative, safety minded, detailed oriented, and comfortable trouble shooting, sharing expertise in pattern making, garment construction and studio equipment. We need someone who can engineer a pattern specific to designer vision, cut sew and assemble these samples at a premium level. They participate in apparel development process with the Client's Product Creation teams.
  
  We need someone who can be agile and work in a fluid creative environment as well as travel for fast-paced projects as needed
• The Studio Pattern/Sample maker keeps abreast of market trends, understands team goals, new technologies and consumer needs throughout the development process and engages appropriately to ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creation

What will you bring?

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field (preferred)
• Additional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 5-10yrs pattern making and/or sample sewing in the apparel industry, which includes the apparel development process from inception through production including pattern making, grading, construction materials, costing, manufacturing and quality
• Expertise in pattern making, sewing and garment construction
• Strong problem solving, organization and communication skills
• Experience interpreting design intent, offering alternative solutions, and acting as a technical resource
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience using Optitex/Gerber, CLO/Browzwear, Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software highly desired
• Proficiency with MS Office programs
• Support team with SOP development