Apparel/Textile Pattern Maker - Sample Engineer

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Systems, Inc. is seeking a Studio Pattern/Sample maker in Beaverton, Oregon, an expert in patternmaking and sewing. The ideal candidate will engineer patterns that align with designer vision and assemble premium samples, working closely with various teams to achieve product development goals.

You'll need a strong background in the apparel development process, along with proficiency in relevant software such as Adobe Illustrator and Optitex. The role demands 5-10 years of experience and strong communication skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of patternmaking and/or sample sewing experience in the apparel industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fluid creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Engineer patterns specific to designer vision and assemble samples at a premium level.
• Keep abreast of market trends and ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines.

Skills

Patternmaking

Sewing

Garment construction

Problem solving

Organization

Communication skills

Adobe Illustrator

Optitex/Gerber

CLO/Browzwear

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field

Job description

• The Studio Pattern/Sample maker is someone who's an expert in patternmaking and sewing. This individual is pro‑active, collaborative, safety‑minded, detail‑oriented, and comfortable troubleshooting, sharing expertise in patternmaking, 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 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.

Who will you 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.

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 patternmaking 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 patternmaking, 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.
• Candidate must have 5 - 10 years of advanced pattern making experience (not 10+).
• Must be comfortable with sewing and embroidery machine (must be flexible working in this environment and needs to be able to physically do patterns and make products).
• Comfortable with optitex, flat patterning, and adobe.