Pattern Maker + Technical Designer

Product & Design Full Time Mississauga, ON

Wuxlyis a Canadian leader in advanced textile integration, tactical apparel, smarttextilesand soft-goods manufacturing—pairing design, pattern engineering, supply chain, and scalable production to deliver fordefenceand government clients. Weoperateas the commercial and operational bridge between breakthrough textile technologies and end users—acting as asystems integrator and program manager from concept to delivery. Our work sits in thedual-use arena: mission-ready solutions for Defence& Tactical, extreme cold weather(uniforms, outerwear, shelters, covers, concealment) alongside a growing consumer business, translating that same performance standard into premium outerwear and everyday gearbuilt for real conditions.

Our products and programs are executed underISO 9001/14001 discipline and shaped by performance proven in the world’s harshest environments.

Reporting to Wuxly'sHead of Industrial Design, the Pattern Maker + Technical Designer is responsible for transforming product concepts into production-ready patterns and technical packages that meet demanding performance, fit, and manufacturing requirements. Working closely with product development, manufacturing, and supplier partners, this role develops precise patterns, construction details, grading, and technical documentation to ensure high-quality, scalable production across defence, government, and consumer apparel and soft goods programs.

• Transform product concepts into production-ready patterns and technical documentation.
• Lead pattern development, grading, fitevaluationand construction detailing.
• Partner with Industrial Design, Product Development, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
• Support Defence, Government, tactical and premium consumer product programs.

Pattern Making & Technical Development

• Develop first patterns, productionpatternsand graded size ranges.
• Create production-ready digital patterns using industry-standard CAD software.
• Refine patterns following fit sessions, prototype reviews,testing and manufacturing feedback.
• Own pattern accuracy and integrity from first prototype through production approval.

Technical Design

• Create clear, production-ready Tech Packs, specifications, BOMs and grading rules.
• Produce technical sketches and construction drawings.
• Maintainaccuraterevisions and controlled product documentation.

Fit & Product Validation

• Lead fit sessions and prototype reviews.
• Evaluate fit, mobility, comfort, thermalperformanceand durability.
• Translate test,wearerand factory feedback into pattern and construction improvements.

Manufacturing & Materials

• Work with factories and suppliers to resolve technical issues during sampling and production.
• Review samples for pattern accuracy, constructionqualityand specification compliance.
• Develop solutions for waterproof laminates, insulationsystemsand advanced technical textiles.
• Improve construction efficiency, materialyieldand production consistency.

Quality & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Manufacturing and Quality.
• Maintain document control for patterns, grading,specifications and Tech Packs.
• Support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 processes.
• Standardize pattern libraries, gradingrulesand construction methods.
• UseAI responsibly to improve technical design, documentation,research and workflow efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive work whilemaintainingaccuracy and human oversight.
• Supportadoptionof digital tools that improve development speed and collaboration.

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Industrial Design ora related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in technical design, patternmakingor…