Pattern Maker Designer

eTeam; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 65,201 - 71,635; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy is looking for a Pattern Maker Designer in Beaverton, Oregon, to create technical clothing patterns based on designer sketches. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in pattern making or adjustments specifically for athletic wear. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical design skills and knowledge of garment construction for knits. This contract role is crucial for ensuring the fit and technical specifications of apparel garments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Designer in pattern making or adjusting patterns for athletic wear.
• Ability to work with technical clothing patterns based on designer sketches.
• Experience with performance wear preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build technical clothing patterns based on designer sketches.
• Create technical drawings and measurements for garment construction.
• Assess the fit of garments.

Skills

Technical design skills

Knowledge of garment construction for knits

Pattern making and adjustments

Tools

PDM

PCX

PLM

Job description

Job Title

Pattern Maker Designer

Location

Beaverton, OR

Duration

09 months contract

Pay Range

$47.33/hr - $52.00/hr

Job Description

Will provide support in tennis. Looking for a Seasoned Technical Designer for pattern making and adjustments. Portfolios: shows their experience and pattern knowledge, examples of previous relevant work, speaks to the complexity of their pattern design work.

Must Have

• 5+ YOE as a Technical designer in pattern making or adjusting patterns, can start from scratch or adjust existing patterns for athletic wear
• Role is potentially athlete facing, can do functional work and be representative the brand
• Knowledge of garment construction for knits - knowledge of wovens could work as well, but knits is preferred

Nice to Have

• Performance wear experience
• Outerwear experience, dresses and skirts
• PDM, PCX, PLM, Web based to add comments on changes - record keeping tools

Additional Clarification

• We need someone who can build a technical clothing pattern based off of a designer's sketch.
• They are closer to a seamstress than a creative designer.
• They are creating a pattern as in the technical drawings and measurements of how a garment is constructed and fitted.
• For example, if you wanted to sew a shirt from scratch, you would likely use a technical drawing and pattern of a shirt that someone else has created.
• This role is the person who designs that technical pattern and assesses the fit of the garment.
• This role is NOT a graphic designer, color designer, product designer, or marketing related person.
• They are constructing garments and writing technical documents that are used to create the clothing item.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail, and Spectator Sports