Pattern Engineer

Overview

Join a Global Leader in Apparel and Footwear Innovation as a Pattern Engineer!
Envision shaping the future of athletic wear. As a Pattern Engineer, you’ll be a vital part of a dynamic team, transforming innovative designs into reality. Your expertise will directly impact how athletes experience apparel, pushing the boundaries of performance and style. This is your chance to contribute to a brand recognized worldwide for its commitment to innovation and excellence. Partnering with Aquent, you’ll be at the forefront of apparel engineering, making a tangible difference in the world of sports and fashion.
As a Pattern Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the research and development of cutting-edge athletic wear, from initial concept to the final product. You’ll collaborate closely with designers, interpreting their visions and translating them into precise 2D patterns. Your technical expertise in pattern making and fit will be essential in refining designs, ensuring they meet both aesthetic and functional requirements. You’ll be hands-on in creating initial prototypes, incorporating feedback from design and development teams, and perfecting the fit and construction of each garment. Your meticulous attention to detail will ensure that final product specifications meet the highest standards of quality and manufacturability.
What You’ll Do:

• Transform design concepts into 2D patterns, collaborating with design and marketing teams.
• Provide technical expertise in pattern making and fit, contributing to design refinement and product development.
• Create first prototypes and incorporate design changes based on feedback from fit sessions.
• Inspect and evaluate samples, ensuring they meet quality and design specifications.
• Develop and revise product specifications, including construction details, for production.
• Optimize construction methods to ensure profitability and efficient manufacturing.

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in pattern making or adjusting patterns for women’s athletic wear, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to create patterns from scratch and modify existing designs.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, particularly for knit fabrics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to represent the brand and potentially interact with athletes.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with performance wear or outerwear design.
• Familiarity with pattern design and product lifecycle management software.
• Knowledge of garment construction for woven fabrics.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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