Pattern Maker

Job Title: Pattern Engineer

Location: Beaverton, OR (On-Site)

Job Summary: We are seeking a Pattern Engineer to support apparel development from initial concept through commercialization and production. Our team is looking for a technical professional who can translate design intent into accurate patterns, refine fit, and help ensure styles move through development on time and with strong construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, product management, materials, quality, color, and manufacturing partners to translate concepts into 2-dimensional patterns.
• Create first models from concept images and incorporate styling and fit changes throughout the development process.
• Lead fit sessions, inspect and critique samples, and write clear fit comments and notes to guide revisions.
• Develop and revise product specifications, construction details, and tech packs to support production readiness and on-time delivery.
  
  

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in apparel design, textile science, or a related field, or equivalent product creation experience.
• 8 years of technical design experience in the apparel industry, including the apparel development process from inception through production.
• Experience in pattern design for factory production with hardwovens, denim, twill, jackets, fixed waistbands, and similar apparel categories.
• Experience leading fit sessions, writing fit comments and notes, and providing technical pattern design examples in a portfolio; jackets or pants patterns are ideal, with lifestyle apparel preferred.
• Proficiency with PCX and CLO.
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software such as Optitex, and 3D software such as Clo or Browzwear is highly desired.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, communication, and project management skills with the ability to work with factory vendors and manage multiple projects.
  
  

About SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.

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