A Lead Technical Designer is needed for a multinational corporation that is involved in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of athletic apparel, equipment, accessories, and services in the Beaverton, OR area. This is a role for a master patternmaker and sewing expert who manages the end-to-end garment development process, digital 3D modeling, and studio operations while mentoring teams through technical workshops.
location: Beaverton, Oregon
job type: Contract
salary: $50.00 - 59.28 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Serve as a master patternmaker and sewing expert, executing complex garment construction and fit for studio-supported projects.
- Lead the apparel development process from initial design concept through final production and manufacturing.
- Interpret creative design intent and provide technical solutions for pattern, construction, and material challenges.
- Manage and track project timelines, facilitating review meetings with leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Develop and lead studio-based technical trainings and workshops for the Apparel Maker Space.
- Write detailed product specifications and establish rigorous construction standards and instructions.
- Collaborate with factory vendors to optimize designs for manufacturability and quality.
- Oversee studio operations, including inventory management, asset tracking, and sewing machine maintenance.
- Utilize digital tools including Adobe Illustrator, Optitex, and 3D software like Clo or Browzwear.
- Act as the primary technical liaison between Design, Product Management, and manufacturing partners.
- Expertise in patternmaking, sewing and garment construction.
- 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.
- Project Lead and liaison for all/majority of studio supported projects.
- Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field.
- 10+ years patternmaking or 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.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
