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eTeam · 4 hours ago

Product Design and Development - Product Development Engineer 3

Beaverton, OR

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$55.33/hr - $61/hr

5+ years exp

eTeam is seeking a Lead Technical Designer who is a patternmaker and sewing expert. The role involves participating in the apparel development process, ensuring projects are completed within corporate guidelines, and providing expertise through training and support within the studio environment.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

The Lead Technical Designer will be responsible for patterning, sample making and fit execution of studio supported projects

They will identify and address key opportunities in pattern/construction/manufacturing and plan accordingly to deliver against the project brief

You will track and facilitate project review meetings in partnership with OSS leadership

They will also be responsible for providing expertise through developing and leading studio-based trainings and help support events happening within the Apparel Maker Space, Olive St Studio

You will participate in planning, maintaining studio inventories, assets and assist in equipment use and upkeep

Qualification

PatternmakingSewing expertiseGarment constructionAdobe IllustratorCAD Pattern Design (Optitex)3D software (Clo/Browzwear)Project managementCommunication skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field

Additional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

10+ years patternmaking or technical design experience 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 intent, offering alternative solutions, and acting as a technical resource

Expert in writing product specs and construction standards instructions

Proficient working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability

Ability to manage multiple projects

Proficiency with MS Office programs

Project Lead and liaison for all/majority of studio supported projects

Support team with SOP development

Facilitate workshops

Create/write programming for workshops

Organize and schedule sewing machine maintenance

5 - 10 years of advanced pattern making experience (not 10+)

Must be comfortable with sewing and embroidery machine (must be flexible working in this environment and needs to be able to physically do patterns and make products)

Comfortable with optitex, flat patterning, and adobe