Senior Design Engineer, Advanced Concepts (Hybrid)

Patagonia, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 118,800 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Leave of absence

Job summary

Patagonia, Inc. in Ventura, CA is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to transform early ideas into tangible, testable products. You will bridge concept and execution across Advanced Concepts, Design, and Materials teams, building prototypes and documentation to support commercialization.

The role emphasizes an innovation-first mindset, durability, repairability, and collaboration with world-class athletes to validate performance. Hybrid work schedule and strong materials knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing high-quality products across apparel, accessories, and/or equipment.
• Advanced expertise in pattern making, including building concepts from the ground up.
• Degree in Design, Pattern Making, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail across product construction, execution, and documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Optitex, Browzwear, Clo3D, or similar 3D platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop proprietary solutions and patents with Legal to formalize methodology.
• Explore and apply emerging manufacturing technologies for responsible product builds.
• Evaluate Forge-developed products for quality, performance, durability, and repairability.
• Build construction specifications and document constructions for cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Design, Fit, and Advanced Concepts teams to innovate around movement and performance.
• Build and test working prototypes using sewing, lamination, RF welding, laser cutting, and 3D printing.

Skills

Pattern making

Design development

Materials knowledge

Fabrication methods

3D design tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Design, Pattern Making, Engineering degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Optitex

Browzwear

Clo3D

SolidWorks

Rhino

Job description

Patagonia, Inc. in Ventura, CA is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to transform early ideas into tangible, testable products. You will bridge concept and execution across Advanced Concepts, Design, and Materials teams, building prototypes and documentation to support commercialization.

The role emphasizes an innovation-first mindset, durability, repairability, and collaboration with world-class athletes to validate performance. Hybrid work schedule and strong materials knowledge are required.