Contract Pattern Engineer -6 month Contract
Patagonia, Inc.
Ventura, VT, 05401
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Role: Contract Pattern Engineer -6 Month Contract
Team: Size and Fit
Scope: individual contributor
Years of Experience: 6+
Location: Ventura, CA
COVID-19 Vaccinations: Patagonia requires all employees to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment.
The contract Pattern Engineer is able to step into a seasonal pattern workload with limited support and training. You are a skilled first through production patternmaker. Your ability to look at fit from a brand consistency and inclusivity perspective is critical. Knowledge of best in class apparel construction methods and craftsmanship is essential. In this role, you will be working on a variety of sportswear and technical apparel products. You will be tasked with solving complex fit and function challenges from the ideation stage through to production. Proficiency in traditional patternmaking as well as 3D pattern making is preferred.
What You’ll Do:
Ensure Patagonia’s standards for high quality, fit, function and reduced environmental impacts are met in all patternmaking work.
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.
Who You Are:
Environmentalist - Deeply passionate and committed to saving our home planet.
Experienced – Extensive background in patternmaking, grading, and achieving consistent fit through the product creation process.
Resilient - Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines.
Adaptable – Exhibit flexibility and willingness to pivot as needed for the priorities of the business.
Innovative - Proven skill at collaborating, problem-solving, and out of the box thinking.
Meticulous - Extreme attention to detail with strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentations.
Self-reflective- Acknowledge own's experience and experiences of other. Adjusts behaviors for success in an inclusive workplace.
Experience You Bring:
6+ years pattern making experience.
Degree or experience in Patternmaking, Technical Design, Fashion Design, Apparel Manufacturing or similar.
Proficient in Optitex pattern design software, VStitcher, Excel, FlexPLM and Adobe Illustrator.
Strong 3-dimensional problem-solving skills of complex technical designs.
Working knowledge of garment construction, fit, & fabric performance.
Sewing experience with Industrial Machines.
Experience working with a variety of outdoor apparel products.
Excellent understanding of the design, development, and merchandising process from inception through production.
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.
Pay range: $82,362 - $123,544.54 USD Annual
Hiring range: $85,000- $100,000 USD Annual
Level: P3
At Patagonia, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.
Employee Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
Patagonia requires all employees who enter a Patagonia owned or operated facility or who physically interact with others as part of their job duties to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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Team: Size and Fit
Scope: individual contributor
Years of Experience: 6+
Location: Ventura, CA
COVID-19 Vaccinations: Patagonia requires all employees to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment.
The contract Pattern Engineer is able to step into a seasonal pattern workload with limited support and training. You are a skilled first through production patternmaker. Your ability to look at fit from a brand consistency and inclusivity perspective is critical. Knowledge of best in class apparel construction methods and craftsmanship is essential. In this role, you will be working on a variety of sportswear and technical apparel products. You will be tasked with solving complex fit and function challenges from the ideation stage through to production. Proficiency in traditional patternmaking as well as 3D pattern making is preferred.
What You’ll Do:
Ensure Patagonia’s standards for high quality, fit, function and reduced environmental impacts are met in all patternmaking work.
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.
Who You Are:
Environmentalist - Deeply passionate and committed to saving our home planet.
Experienced – Extensive background in patternmaking, grading, and achieving consistent fit through the product creation process.
Resilient - Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines.
Adaptable – Exhibit flexibility and willingness to pivot as needed for the priorities of the business.
Innovative - Proven skill at collaborating, problem-solving, and out of the box thinking.
Meticulous - Extreme attention to detail with strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentations.
Self-reflective- Acknowledge own's experience and experiences of other. Adjusts behaviors for success in an inclusive workplace.
Experience You Bring:
6+ years pattern making experience.
Degree or experience in Patternmaking, Technical Design, Fashion Design, Apparel Manufacturing or similar.
Proficient in Optitex pattern design software, VStitcher, Excel, FlexPLM and Adobe Illustrator.
Strong 3-dimensional problem-solving skills of complex technical designs.
Working knowledge of garment construction, fit, & fabric performance.
Sewing experience with Industrial Machines.
Experience working with a variety of outdoor apparel products.
Excellent understanding of the design, development, and merchandising process from inception through production.
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.
Pay range: $82,362 - $123,544.54 USD Annual
Hiring range: $85,000- $100,000 USD Annual
Level: P3
At Patagonia, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.
Employee Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
Patagonia requires all employees who enter a Patagonia owned or operated facility or who physically interact with others as part of their job duties to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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