Product Design Engineer

Insight Global; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Product Design Engineer – Fabric & Pattern Development for onsite work in High Point, NC. You will drive pattern development from concept to production for fabric-based products, focusing on engineered materials and production-readiness.

You will collaborate with engineers, upholsterers, and manufacturing teams to refine patterns, create technical drawings, and ensure cost-effective, high-quality patterns using Optitex/AutoCAD/Gerber/CLO 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in product development, pattern development, upholstery engineering, soft goods design, apparel pattern making, or a related field (4+ years preferred).
• Experience developing patterns and taking products from concept/prototype through production.
• Experience creating patterns for furniture, upholstery, apparel, handbags, luggage, automotive seating, aviation seating, or other fabric-based/soft goods products.
• Proficiency with Optitex, AutoCAD, AccuMark, Gerber, CLO 3D, or similar pattern development/modeling software.
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD modeling experience.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers, upholsterers, builders, pattern makers, fabric cutters, sewers, product development teams, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong understanding of material selection, fabric evaluation, pattern construction, manufacturing processes, and product assembly.
• Ability to interpret design intent and create production-ready patterns for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• The Product Design Engineer – Fabric & Pattern Development will support new product development from concept through launch by creating, refining, and validating upholstery and pattern designs for fabric-based products.
• This role focuses on pattern development and engineered material application rather than textile print or fabric artwork design.
• The individual will take product prototypes and develop the patterns used for cutting, sewing, upholstering, and manufacturing finished products.
• Work with upholsterers, builders, fabric cutters, sewers, engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams to prototype and refine new products.
• Develop patterns in Optitex or similar software, create technical drawings and product documentation, support product testing and validation, process engineering changes, and drive improvements in quality, manufacturability, and cost.

Skills

Pattern development

CAD modeling (2D/3D)

Cross-functional collaboration

Fabric evaluation

Manufacturing understanding

Interpret design intent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design / Product Design / Mechanical Engineering / Textile Engineering / Fashion Design / Apparel Design

Tools

Optitex

AutoCAD

AccuMark

Gerber

CLO 3D

Job description

Position: Product Design Engineer – Fabric & Pattern Development

Openings: 1

Location: Onsite M-F: High Point, NC 27260

Top Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in product development, pattern development, upholstery engineering, soft goods design, apparel pattern making, or a related field (4+ years preferred)
• Experience developing patterns and taking products from concept/prototype through production
• Experience creating patterns for furniture, upholstery, apparel, handbags, luggage, automotive seating, aviation seating, or other fabric-based/soft goods products
• Proficiency with Optitex, AutoCAD, AccuMark, Gerber, CLO 3D, or similar pattern development/modeling software
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD modeling experience
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers, upholsterers, builders, pattern makers, fabric cutters, sewers, product development teams, and manufacturing teams
• Strong understanding of material selection, fabric evaluation, pattern construction, manufacturing processes, and product assembly
• Ability to interpret design intent and create production-ready patterns for manufacturing

Plusses:

• 5+ years of experience in the furniture, upholstery, apparel, automotive seating, aviation seating, luggage, handbag, or soft goods industries
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Knowledge of product testing, validation, quality improvement, and manufacturing processes
• Advanced experience with Optitex, AccuMark, AutoCAD, Gerber, CLO 3D, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of furniture industry intellectual property (IP) considerations

Daily Responsibilities:

The Product Design Engineer – Fabric & Pattern Development will support new product development from concept through launch by creating, refining, and validating upholstery and pattern designs for fabric-based products. This role is focused on pattern development and engineered material application rather than textile print or fabric artwork design. The individual will take product prototypes and develop the patterns used for cutting, sewing, upholstering, and manufacturing finished products. This person will work in a highly collaborative product development and R&D environment alongside upholsterers, builders, fabric cutters, sewers, engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams to prototype and refine new products. Additional responsibilities include developing patterns in Optitex or similar software, creating technical drawings and product documentation, supporting product testing and validation, processing engineering changes, and helping drive improvements in product quality, manufacturability, and cost.