Product Designer (Pattern+ fitting)

Our client, a leading apparel and sporting goods manufacturing company, is looking for a Product Designer (Pattern+ fitting). This is for an initial duration of 12 months and is located in Beaverton, OR.

Job Type: Contract (Candidates must be able to work on W2 without VISA sponsorship)

Hybrid Position (M-Th Onsite & F Remote)

Responsibilities:

• Create concept ideas from 2D to 4 D
• Bra patterning + fitting experience
• Grading expertise
• 3D CLO expertise
• Garment factory + Innovation center communication and collaboration, end to end concept development
• Explore new methods of making
• Lead Prototype interaction process
• Collaborating on concept calendar flow and workback plans
• Athlete fit expert, facilitating fit sessions + proto reviews
• Product security oversight

Qualifications:

Requirements for the position include:

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Textile Science or related field
• Minimum 6 years' apparel development experience
• Advance knowledge of the apparel development process from concept through production, including but not limited to pattern making, construction, engineering, costing, consumer electronics, manufacturing, materials, machinery
• Strong collaboration skills among a diverse talent project team
• Ability to lead functional teams or large, cross-functional projects
• Ability to work with vendors to ensure execution and manufacturablity
• Ability to interpret concept ideas and offer solutions
• Proficiency with MC Office programs
• Ability to use Adobe Illustrator and knowledge of CAD Pattern Design software (Optitiex, CLO or Browzwear)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills