Pattern Engineer - One Year, Fixed-Term Contract

Patagonia•Ventura, IA

1d•$97,000 - $102,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Pattern Engineer, you are a skilled first through production patternmaker, requiring proficiency in both traditional and 3D pattern making. A critical aspect of this role is the ability to view fit from a brand consistency and inclusivity perspective, alongside a strong knowledge of best-in-class apparel construction methods and craftsmanship. You will be responsible for consistently maintaining Patagonia’s sizing and fit standards across a diverse range of sportswear and technical apparel products. The role also involves solving complex fit and function challenges from the initial ideation stage through to production, and collaborating with team members to develop, revise, and maintain foundational fit tools.

Requirements

Deeply passionate and committed to saving our home planet.
Extensive background in patternmaking, grading, and achieving consistent fit through the product creation process.
Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines.
Exhibit flexibility and willingness to pivot as needed for the priorities of the business.
Proven skill at collaborating, problem-solving, and out of the box thinking.
Extreme attention to detail with strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentations.
Acknowledge own's experience and experiences of other. Adjusts behaviors for success in an inclusive workplace.
6+ years pattern making experience.
Degree or experience in Patternmaking, Technical Design, Fashion Design, Apparel Manufacturing or similar.
Strong 3-dimensional problem-solving skills of complex technical designs.
Working knowledge of garment construction, fit, & fabric performance.
Sewing experience with Industrial Machines.
Understanding of grading principles.
Proficient in CAD pattern design software, VStitcher, Excel, FlexPLM and Adobe Illustrator.
Experience working with a variety of outdoor apparel products.
Excellent understanding of the design, development, and merchandising process from inception through production.
Ability to travel overseas.
Ability to instruct a manufacturer on necessary pattern changes to influence fit.
Strong ability to interpret design intent from sketches and offer creative pattern and construction solutions.
Must be able to work in a group dynamic that can include the disruptive atmosphere inherent to a creative environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure Patagonia’s standards for high quality, fit, function and reduced environmental impacts are met in all patternmaking work.
Contribute to fit block library through block creation, validation, and implementation.
High level of partnership with Product Designers, Product Developers and Product Line Managers to develop best in class product.
Use 3D technology tools to ideate, create, and validate through the product creation process.
Collaborate with Product Designers to ideate design concepts, while maintaining brand fit consistency.
Collaborate with Product Developers to align on fit and function of garments as well as effective communication of fit updates to factories.
Assist in both form and live model fittings, advise pattern and fit corrections.
Analyze factory built patterns to ensure use of identified starting pattern, and required fit consistency and functionality.
Prioritize workload to meet project, department, and/or company deadlines.
Navigate Flex PLM system to maintain style level size and fit information.
Clear communication of, and consistent use of, size and fit standards and tools.