Senior Technical Designer - Apparel (Hybrid)

Cella by Randstad Digital; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

AD&D and life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Cella by Randstad Digital in Beaverton, OR is seeking an Apparel Technical Designer to lead fit, construction, and technical specs from concept through commercialization. This hybrid role requires 4 days on-site and 1 day remote per week on a approximately 4-month W2 contract.

You'll create and manage tech packs, BOMs, and product specs while partnering with Design, Product Management, Materials, and suppliers to resolve pattern and manufacturing challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Textile Science, or related field (or 2 additional years of product creation experience).
• 3+ years of technical design experience across full product lifecycles (pattern making, grading, construction, materials, QA).
• Experience with major athletic/footwear/apparel brands is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead garment fit sessions and oversee construction across styles to align with design intent, performance, sustainability, and profitability standards.
• Create, revise, and maintain Tech Packs, BOMs, detailed product specs, and prototype development notes.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Management, Materials, and factory vendors to resolve pattern, manufacturing, and construction challenges.
• Track, facilitate, and monitor physical prototyping, wear testing, and manufacturing workflows to hit critical development calendar dates.
• Establish and standardize fit guidelines and construction criteria to maintain consistency across product categories.
• Proactively communicate milestone updates, testing feedback, and potential production roadblocks with internal partners and external manufacturing teams.

Skills

Technical design experience

Pattern making

Grading

Construction

Quality assurance

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design/Textile Science

Tools

Optitex

CLO3D/Browzwear

PCX

PPS BOM system

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Location & Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule in Beaverton, OR requiring 4 days on-site and 1 day remote per week

Contract Duration: Approximately 4-month W2 contract (leave coverage with potential to extend)

Compensation Range: $51.00 - $56.67/hr W2

Cella is seeking an Apparel Technical Designer to support premier streetwear, energy, and core apparel product lines. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping consumer-right apparel by leading garment fit, construction, and technical specifications from concept through commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Leading garment fit sessions and overseeing construction processes across assigned styles to align with design intent, performance, sustainability, and profitability standards.
• Creating, revising, and maintaining meticulous Tech Packs, Bills of Materials (BOM), detailed product specifications, and prototype development notes.
• Partnering cross-functionally with Design, Product Management, Materials, and factory vendors to resolve pattern, manufacturing, and construction challenges.
• Tracking, facilitating, and monitoring physical prototyping, wear testing, and manufacturing workflows to hit critical development calendar dates.
• Establishing and standardizing fit guidelines and construction criteria to maintain consistency across product categories.
• Proactively communicating milestone updates, testing feedback, and potential production roadblocks with both internal cross-functional partners and external manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Textile Science, or a related field (or an additional 2 years of product creation experience in lieu of a degree).
• Experience: 3+ years of technical design or product design experience in the apparel industry covering full product lifecycles (pattern making, grading, construction, materials, and quality assurance).
• Prior experience with major athletic/footwear/apparel brand product creation systems is strongly preferred and will be enthusiastically considered in lieu of full tenure.
• Technical & Software Proficiency: Hands-on proficiency with Optitex (CAD Pattern Design), CLO3D or Browzwear, PCX, PPS (Bill of Materials system), and Adobe Illustrator.
• Vendor & Factory Collaboration: Proven track record collaborating directly with overseas/domestic manufacturing partners to troubleshoot fit and optimize production.

JOBID: JN -112026-167924

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.