Pattern Engineer III

Job Title: Pattern Engineer III
Location: Beaverton, OR
Duration: 06 months
Hybrid: Mon Thurs onsite, Fri remote

Job Description:

• On-site role at PHK; typical work hours, 4/1 hybrid schedule
• Degree highly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role

Top must-have skills include the following:

• Understanding of patterns
• Previous experience with fit sessions
• Tech pack creation
• Understanding of garment construction
• CLO
• Adobe Illustrator

Desired Skills:

• Collaborative
• Communicative
• Time management skills
• Ability to prioritize items
• Attention to deadlines

Skills that would make a candidate stand out:

• Prior client experience (preferred)
• Experience with PCX, Miro, or Optitex

WHAT YOU LL WORK ON

• Coordinates the fit and construction from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned styles to lead to on time development and delivery.
• Create and revise Tech Packs for assigned styles and ensure all appropriate development documentation is maintained including product specs and prototype notes. You will track and facilitate prototyping for styles.

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field.
• Two years additional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 5 years 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.
• Strong problem solving, organization and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting design intent and offering alternative solutions.
• Experience writing product specs and construction standards instructions.
• Experience working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo) highly desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.