VanderHouwen · 3 days ago
Senior Apparel Pattern Engineer
Beaverton, OR
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$48/hr - $48/hr
5+ years expVanderHouwen is seeking a seasoned Senior Apparel Pattern Engineer who brings deep technical craftsmanship and precision to the design of athletic apparel. This role involves translating designer sketches into production-ready patterns, conducting fit evaluations, and collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality performance-driven garments.
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Responsibilities
Translate designer sketches and concepts into accurate, production-ready technical patterns and measurements
Create, adjust, and refine women’s athletic garment patterns from scratch or from existing blocks to achieve optimal fit and performance
Conduct fit evaluations and make pattern corrections based on athlete, wear-test, and product feedback
Document pattern changes, construction details, and fit updates within digital product and record-keeping systems
Partner with design, development, and technical teams to ensure garments meet functional, quality, and performance standards
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in technical design, pattern engineering, or pattern making for women's apparel
5+ years of hands-on experience creating and adjusting patterns for women's athletic or performance wear
Strong knowledge of knit garment construction, with working familiarity of wovens preferred
Ability to build technical patterns directly from designer sketches and fit intent
Experience using digital product or pattern management tools (e.g., PLM, PDM, PCX, or similar web-based systems)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Matching 401(k)
Company
VanderHouwen
VanderHouwen is a premier staffing provider of technology, engineering, finance and accounting professionals.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathy VanderHouwen
Founder, CEO, and Owner
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