TEMP_NEO_Pattern Maker​/Sample Engineer

Pattern Maker / Sample Engineer

Location:

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

Duration: 4+ Month Contract

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Pattern Maker / Sample Engineer 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5–10 years of advanced pattern making experience within the apparel industry.
• Strong expertise in:
  Pattern making Flat patterning Garment construction Sample sewing Apparel development processes Hands-on experience operating sewing and embroidery machines.
• Proficiency with:
  Optitex Adobe Illustrator Pattern design software
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• 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.

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Skills:

• Advanced Pattern making
• Sewing & Embroidery Operations
• Optitex Flat Patterning
• Adobe Illustrator Garment Construction
• Sample Development
• Apparel Product Creation

Additional requirements:

5-10 years experience required