Pattern Maker / Sample Engineer
Location: Beaverton, OR (WHQ) Fully Onsite (MondayFriday)
Duration: 4+ Month Contract
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Pattern Maker / Sample Engineer to join a fast-paced Apparel Standards team supporting large-scale 2026 product initiatives. This role sits within Product Creation and Technical Design and requires a highly skilled professional who can translate design concepts into premium-quality apparel prototypes through advanced patternmaking, sewing, and garment construction expertise. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a studio environment where they will physically create patterns, build samples, and support product development from concept through execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and engineer apparel patterns that accurately reflect design intent.
- Create, modify, and troubleshoot patterns using advanced flat patternmaking techniques.
- Cut, sew, assemble, and refine garment samples to premium quality standards.
- Operate sewing and embroidery equipment to support sample creation and development.
- Collaborate closely with Technical Design, Product Creation, Development, and Apparel Standards teams.
- Interpret design concepts and provide technical solutions to improve fit, construction, and manufacturability.
- Support multiple product development projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Contribute to process improvements and standard operating procedures when needed.
- Work in a hands-on studio environment, supporting rapid prototyping and product innovation initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 510 years of advanced patternmaking experience within the apparel industry.
- Strong expertise in: Patternmaking Flat patterning Garment construction Sample sewing Apparel development processes Hands-on experience operating sewing and embroidery machines.
- Proficiency with: Optitex Adobe Illustrator Pattern design software
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
- Comfortable working in a studio environment where physical sample creation is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with CLO 3D, Browzwear, Gerber, or similar apparel development software.
- Knowledge of apparel standards, fit development, grading, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience supporting product creation and technical design organizations.
Non-Negotiable Requirements:
- 510 years of advanced patternmaking experience.
- Hands-on sewing and embroidery machine experience.
- Strong proficiency with Optitex, flat patterning, and Adobe Illustrator.
- Must be local to the Portland, OR area.
- Must be available to work fully onsite at WHQ Monday through Friday.
Top Skills:
- Advanced Patternmaking
- Sewing & Embroidery Operations
- Optitex Flat Patterning
- Adobe Illustrator Garment Construction
- Sample Development
- Apparel Product Creation
Additional requirements: 5-10 years experience required
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