Pattern Maker + Technical Designer

Wuxly Movement; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wuxly Movement in Mississauga, ON, is seeking a Pattern Maker + Technical Designer to transform product concepts into production-ready patterns and technical packages for defence, government and premium consumer programs.

You will lead pattern development, grading, fit evaluation and construction detailing, partnering with Industrial Design, Product Development, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to deliver high-quality production across diverse apparel and soft goods programs.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Industrial Design or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in technical design, patternmaking or apparel development.
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, pattern development, grading, fit analysis and technical outerwear construction.
• Demonstrated experience developing production-ready Tech Packs and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of apparel manufacturing methods, production processes and quality requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, communication and document-control discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Transform product concepts into production-ready patterns and technical documentation.
• Lead pattern development, grading, fit evaluation and construction detailing.
• Partner with Industrial Design, Product Development, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
• Support Defence, Government, tactical and premium consumer product programs.
• Create production-ready Tech Packs, specifications, BOMs and grading rules.
• Produce technical sketches and construction drawings.
• Maintain accurate revisions and controlled product documentation.
• Lead fit sessions and prototype reviews.
• Evaluate fit, mobility, comfort, thermal performance and durability.
• Translate test, wearer and factory feedback into pattern and construction improvements.
• Work with factories and suppliers to resolve technical issues during sampling and production.
• Review samples for pattern accuracy, construction quality and specification compliance.
• Develop solutions for waterproof laminates, insulation systems and advanced technical textiles.
• Improve construction efficiency, material yield and production consistency.
• 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, grading rules and construction methods.
• Use AI responsibly to improve technical design, documentation, research and workflow efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive work while maintaining accuracy and human oversight.
• Support adoption of digital tools that improve development speed and collaboration.

Skills

Pattern making

Technical design

Garment construction

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Documentation

Education

Fashion/Technical/Apparel Design degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

PLM (PAD or similar)

Gerber / Lectra / Optitex / CLO 3D

AI-assisted documentation tools

Job description

Product & Design Full Time Mississauga, ON

Wuxlyis a Canadian leader inadvanced textile integration, tactical apparel, smarttextilesand soft-goods manufacturing—pairingdesign, pattern engineering, supply chain, and scalable productionto deliver fordefenceand government clients. Weoperateas thecommercial and operational bridgebetween breakthrough textile technologies and end users—acting as asystems integrator and program managerfrom concept to delivery. Our work sits in thedual-use arena: mission-ready solutions forDefence& Tactical, extreme cold weather(uniforms, outerwear, shelters, covers, concealment) alongside a growingconsumer business, translating that same performance standard intopremium outerwear and everyday gearbuilt for real conditions. Our products and programs are executed underISO 9001/14001 disciplineand shaped by performance proven in the world’s harshest environments.

Reporting toWuxly'sHead of Industrial Design, the Pattern Maker + Technical Designeris responsible fortransforming 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 acrossdefence, government, and consumer apparel and soft goods programs.

The Opportunity

• 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.
• SupportDefence, Government, tactical and premium consumer product programs.

WhatYou’llGet Up To

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,testingand 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,specificationsand Tech Packs.
• Support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 processes.
• Standardize pattern libraries, gradingrulesand construction methods.
• UseAI responsiblyto improve technical design, documentation,researchand workflow efficiency.
• Identifyopportunities to automate repetitive work whilemaintainingaccuracy and human oversight.
• Supportadoptionof digital tools that improve development speed and collaboration.

Skills & QualificationsRequired

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Industrial Design ora relateddiscipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in technical design, patternmakingor apparel development.
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, pattern development, grading, fitanalysisand technical outerwear construction.
• Demonstrated experience developing production-ready Tech Packs and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of apparel manufacturing methods, productionprocessesand quality requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization,communicationand document-control discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Software & Digital Tools

• Advancedproficiencyin Adobe Illustrator, MicrosoftExceland Microsoft Office.
• Experience using PAD or a comparable Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform.
• Experience with digital pattern-making software such as Gerber, Lectra,Optitex, CLO 3D or equivalent.
• Experience with digital document management, versioncontroland responsible use of AI-enabled tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical outerwear, tactical or military apparel, performance sportswear,workwearor PPE.
• Extremecold-weathersystems, waterproof or seam-sealed construction, and insulated products.
• Experience with soft goods, shelters, textilesystemsor concealment products.
• Canadian and/or international manufacturing experience.
• Defence, Government or other regulatedproduct-developmentexperience.

*Wuxly may use AI to assist in the initial screening stage of the recruitment process - however, Humans will be the primary reviewer of applications.

*Wuxly values diversity in our team, as well as in our customers, suppliers and others. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or disability.

*Wuxly welcomes and encourages applications from everyone. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you would like to request a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise the Recruiter or Human Resources Associate when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.

*Wuxly is committed to doing business with local manufacturers, vendors, and partners, and to be leaders in the efforts to re-shore manufacturing in Ontario and Canada. Wuxly prioritizes recruiting and hiring local talent into positions to lead these initiatives, and are committed to being positive corporate citizens within our community.