Job Title: PATTERN MAKER – SAMPLE ENGINEER
Location: Beaverton, OR
Duration: 03 Months

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The Studio Pattern/Sample maker is someone who s is an expert in patternmaking and sewing. This individual is pro-active, collaborative, safety minded, detailed oriented, and comfortable trouble shooting, sharing expertise in patternmaking, garment construction and studio equipment. We need someone who can engineer a pattern specific to designer vision, cut sew and assemble these samples at a premium level. They participate in apparel development process with the Client Product Creation teams. We need someone who can be agile and work in a fluid creative environment as well as travel for fast-paced projects as needed.

The Studio Pattern/Sample maker keeps abreast of market trends, understands team goals, new technologies and consumer needs throughout the development process and engages appropriately to ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creation.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

You will report to the Senior Manager of Olive St Studio.
The Studio Pattern/Sample maker will collaborate with the studio team, design, product development partners to effectively execute on product development & fit goals and deliverables.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING?

• Bachelor’s degree in apparel design, textile science or related field (preferred).
• Additional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5-10 years patternmaking and/or sample sewing in the apparel industry, which includes the apparel development process from inception through production, including pattern making, grading, construction materials, costing, manufacturing, and quality.
• Expertise in patternmaking, sewing and garment construction
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting design with intent, offering alternative solutions, and acting as a technical resource.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience using Optitex/Gerber, CLO/Browzwear, Adobe Illustrator, and CAD Pattern Design software is highly desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.
• Support team with SOP development

Feel free to forward my email to your friends/colleagues who might be available. We do offer a referral bonus! Thank you for your time and consideration.
I am looking forward to hearing from you