Pattern Engineer 3

Skill; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 593,745 - 675,024; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Vision plans

Dental plans

Retirement with employer match

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a seasoned Technical Designer in apparel to drive development from initial concept through production. You will create and revise tech packs, manage prototypes, and maintain comprehensive development documentation with specs and notes.

Strong pattern and garment construction knowledge is essential. Qualified candidates bring 5+ years in technical design, experience with factory vendors, and proficiency in Illustrator and CLO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science, or related field; 2+ years additional product creation experience may substitute.
• Minimum 5+ years of technical design experience in apparel, including full development cycle from inception through production.
• Strong understanding of patterns and garment construction.
• Proven experience with fit sessions and prototype development.
• Tech pack creation and writing product specs/construction standards.
• Adobe Illustrator and CLO proficiency.
• Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions.
• Experience working with factory vendors on manufacturability.
• Strong problem solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fit and construction from concept to production.
• Create and revise tech packs and product specs.
• Track prototyping across the technical design team.
• Maintain development documentation including prototype notes.

Skills

Pattern construction

Garment construction

Prototype development

Tech pack creation

Product specs writing

Adobe Illustrator

CLO

Factory/vendor collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Optitex

Miro

PCX

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $43.20 - $48 hourly, up to $49.50/hr

Start Date: Jul 13, 2026

Role Overview

Coordinates fit and construction from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned styles to drive on-time development and delivery. Creates and revises Tech Packs for assigned styles while maintaining all appropriate development documentation including product specs and prototype notes. Tracks and facilitates prototyping for styles across the technical design team.

Must-Have Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science, or related field (2+ years additional product creation experience may substitute)
• Minimum 5+ years of technical design experience in apparel industry, including full development cycle from inception through production (pattern making, grading, construction, materials, costing, manufacturing, quality)
• Strong understanding of patterns and garment construction
• Proven experience with fit sessions and prototype development
• Tech pack creation and writing product specs/construction standards
• Adobe Illustrator and CLO proficiency
• Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions
• Experience working with factory vendors on manufacturability
• Strong problem solving, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively

Desired Skills & Experience

• CAD pattern design software (Optitex or similar)
• Miro or PCX experience
• Prior experience in performance/athletic apparel
• MS Office proficiency

Benefits

Access to subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment‑one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.