Pattern Engineer Apparel - Culture Collaboration & Partnerships - Temp until 30.09.2027 (m/f/d)

adidas; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

adidas is seeking a Pattern Engineer Apparel to drive 2D and 3D pattern creation for innovative products in strong partnership with marketing, design, product development and suppliers.

You will implement strategic direction into digital product creation and train teams on pattern updates and fit. Strong CAD skills and global collaboration are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Technical degree in pattern making and grading.
• Minimum 2 years related work experience in apparel pattern engineering.

Aufgaben

• Lead and drive basic pattern processes; ensure fit consistency.
• Develop new basic and model patterns; drive 2D/3D pattern creation with cross-functional partners.
• Consolidate patterns across units; act as contact for basic pattern topics.
• Train and mentor teams on pattern and fit updates; support digital pattern projects.

Ausbildung

Degree in pattern making / grading

2+ years pattern engineering experience

Tools

Gerber CAD

CLO 3D

MS Office

Adobe applications

PDM systems

Jobbeschreibung

Pattern Engineer Apparel - Culture Collaboration & Partnerships - Temp until 30.09.2027 (m/f/d)

adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.
*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
Purpose:

We’ll never launch a product unless we consider it perfect. Our product development teams create every shirt, every shoe and every piece of equipment for thousands of athletes and fashion lovers as if it was one of a kind. And it truly is, as they weave their passion into every single product. But translating designs, drawings and renderings into real products requires a lot of decision making.

As Pattern Engineer Apparel, you will drive the 2D and 3D pattern creation process for innovative and complex products in strong partnership with marketing, design, product development and suppliers. You will support the business unit’s strategy and global framework by driving processes, standards and methodologies in collaboration with the cross-functional team to achieve the goals and a consistent brand identity through quality, fit, speed and value for the business units’ products. You will implement company’s strategic business and systems direction into digital through product creation and technical infrastructure for apparel. You will train and advise product development teams and Tier 1 suppliers on the 2D and 3D pattern creation process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive the basic pattern process and selection to understand future business needs and determine future basic pattern requirements.
• Support the global basic pattern process with special focus on fit consistency.
• Evaluate, create, and implement standard grading rules to ensure consistency in fit and contributes actively in terms of fit/general pattern guidelines.
• Develop new basic and/or new model patterns, drive the pattern creation 2D and 3D with cross-functional partners based on market requirements; maintain the information in the product creation system and ensure that new patterns are wear tested as needed.
• In collaboration with all global pattern teams consolidate basic patterns across all business units, ensure aligned needs of all creation centers and be a contact for all basic pattern related topics for assigned category.
• Drive new solutions to reach creative pattern goals, by using new methods and systems and/or new constructions
• Understand and consider relationship between pattern/material properties & usage/yields during pattern creation to ensure best fit and best margin.
• Support digital pattern projects, including tool development and smart solutions to enable the future of digital creation.
• Manage to develop and implement processes and frameworks.
• Advise and train marketing, design and product developement on pattern and fit updates and problem-solving.
• Monitor performance, train and advise on pattern creation and grading for area of responsibility.
• Develop training plans and manuals for the global pattern and product development teams in collaboration with the horizontal pattern team (i.e., how to measure manual).
• Mentor junior team members in 2D and 3D pattern making and fit.
• Create virtual prototypes to increase speed and efficiency of the product creation process.
• Manage the testing of new patterns and garment constructions in cooperation with the sample studio and testing team if applicable.

Key Relationships:

• Tier 1 supplier – Merchandising and Patternmaking
• Fit & Wear Testing department, innovation teams
• External CAD and Fit partners

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge in pattern creation and grading with the ability to provide effective, and cost-efficient pattern solutions and an understanding of apparel construction, material construction and properties related to fit
• Ability to interpret and evaluate designs on model level regarding pattern execution/engineering and related testing
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, manufacturing and production
• Strong team player/communicator with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects under multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently under minimal guidance on several projects simultaneously whilst adhering to a specified deadline
• Ability to effectively present information and trainings in one-on-one and large group situations to vendors, designers, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to work with diverse groups, motivate or mentor others and a proven skill at problem solving and innovation
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• Advanced skills in Gerber or similar CAD programs
• Advanced knowledge in CLO 3D or similar 3D programs is an advantage
• Advanced IT skills in MS Office, Adobe applications and ability to work with Product Data Management Systems
• Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required (approx. twice a year)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical college/fashion school/university degree in pattern making / grading, “Meisterbrief” or equivalent education
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience in apparel pattern engineering

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE:Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP:Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.
– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –
By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.