Technical Designer​/Pattern Engineer

Pay: $46-48/hr, DOE (W2 and benefit options)

The Planet Group is looking for a Technical Designer/Pattern Engineer to join our well-known retail brand on a roughly 8-month contract! This role is 40 hours per week and will be hybrid in Beaverton, OR, working from home on Fridays. This person will report to the Technical Design Director and will collaborate with Design, Product Management, PCC, materials and manufacturing to effectively execute on product development & fit goals deliverables.

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field preferred
• Additional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years technical design experience in the apparel industry (IDEALLY 7+) 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, 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
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo/Browzwear) highly desired
• Proficiency with MS Office programs

• Own the fit and construction from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned styles to lead to on time development and delivery according to critical dates, product specification, and sustainability, performance and profitability goals
• Create and revise Tech Packs for complex assigned styles
• Ensure all appropriate development documentation is maintained including product specs and prototype notes
• Drive and execute fit and construction standards for a team or product group to ensure consistency
• Track and facilitate prototyping for styles
• Identify and address key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing and plan accordingly to deliver proven and tested product
• Monitor and communicate progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements
• Keep abreast of market trends, team goals, new technologies and consumer needs throughout the development process and engages appropriately to ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creation
• Lead the Technical Design of assigned styles product in sportswear
• Work with Design, Product Management and Product Creation Center (Asia) on tailoring the product to the specific consumer needs