Aquent · 2 days ago
Lead Technical Designer - Apparel [206791]
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$49/hr - $55/hr
5+ years expAquent is a leading talent agency in marketing, creative, and design, and they are seeking a Studio Lead Technical Designer to join their apparel standards team. This role involves hands-on patternmaking and sewing expertise, leading product development initiatives while collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment with corporate guidelines and product creation goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead patterning, sample making, and fit execution for studio-supported projects
Identify and address critical opportunities in pattern development, construction, and manufacturing
Plan and deliver against project briefs with precision and efficiency
Track project progress and facilitate review meetings in partnership with leadership
Develop and lead studio-based training programs to build team capabilities
Support events and activities within the Apparel Maker Space
Participate in planning and maintaining studio inventories and assets
Assist with equipment use, maintenance scheduling, and upkeep
Serve as project lead and liaison for studio-supported initiatives
Support team with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development
Create and facilitate workshop programming
Partner with Design, Product Management, Product Creation teams, Materials, and Manufacturing to execute product development and fit goals
Act as a technical resource, interpreting design intent and offering alternative solutions
Work closely with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Textile Science, or related field (required)
5-10 years of advanced patternmaking experience in the apparel industry (required)
Hands-on proficiency with sewing and embroidery machines – must be physically capable of creating patterns and making products in a studio environment
Expertise in Optitex, flat patterning, and Adobe Illustrator (required)
Deep knowledge of the apparel development process from inception through production, including pattern making, grading, construction, materials, costing, manufacturing, and quality standards
Strong garment construction expertise and technical sewing skills
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication abilities
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Experience writing product specifications and construction standard instructions
Proficiency with MS Office programs
Schedule: Fully onsite, Monday through Friday (required)
Physical Requirements: Ability to work hands-on in a studio environment operating equipment and creating physical samples
Preferred
Experience with 3D software (CLO/Browzwear)
Background working with factory vendors on manufacturability improvements
Benefits
Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
Paid sick leave
Retirement plans with a match
Company
Aquent
We supply Fortune500 clients with the best talent on the market!
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.5MKey Investors
Crystal Financial
2015-06-15Debt Financing· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Steven Kapner
Co-Founder and Managing Director
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