Dakine is looking for a Technical Designer / Patternmaker to join the team at headquarters in Hood River, OR.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Outerwear Technical Designer concentrates on product fit and construction through specifications, product analysis, communication with vendor/factory, and takes pride in the brand while maintaining a positive working relationship with internal teams and overseas factories.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITUES TO MAINTAIN JOB OBJECTIVE:

• Partner with design up front to interpret style concepts.
• Document measurements, tolerances, grade rules, construction details, and additional technical requirements, as needed using DAKINE format.
• Develop new feature ideas and collaborate with design on cost effective concepts.
• Ensure technical packages are consistent with DAKINE standards.
• Update and maintain the product manual details as needed with product evolution.
• Document proto, fit, and Pre-­‐Production (PP) sample comments/corrections using DAKINE standard format.
• Measure, fit and evaluate construction on samples with written documentation, visual images and technical sketches as needed.
• Make pattern suggestive corrections as needed and collaborate with Fit Engineer/Patternmaker at factory when necessary.
• Maintain approved sample and pattern library for Fit and PP samples per season.
• Communicate and collaborate with technical counterparts at vendor/factory and overseas offices regarding all technical issues and sample corrections.
• Maintain proto, fit, and PP sample tracking log with sample received, fitting, comments, and corrected sample due dates.
• Understand fabrics and how specifications impact garment fit – stretch, recovery, modulus, etc.
• Maintain consistent fit across product categories ensuring blocks are properly established and correctly utilized following DAKINE standards and formats.
• Leader for proto, fit and PP sample live model sessions.
• Review salesman samples with design to ensure aesthetic direction is clear for production fitting:
• Review Top of Production (TOP) samples when issues arise.
• Create clear communication tools including sketches and photos as needed.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Collaborate with Product Development to understand calendar and execute accordingly.
• Call out potential concerns up front, evaluating and communicating issues as they occur.
• Understand and execute efficiently and cost effectively all technical aspects.
• Create all graded specs and review with factories as needed.
• Participate in special projects when appropriate.
• Various other duties, projects and responsibilities may fall under this role on an as needed basis.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree or technical education in a related field of study or equivalent functional experience.
• Pattern experience in outerwear or equivalent functional experience – 5-7 years
• Grading experience in outerwear or equivalent functional experience – 5-7 years
Fitting experience (live model and fit form) – 5 years
Garment construction experience – 5 years for mass production techniques
Specification Creation experience – 5 years
Sketching and image documentation experience – 5 years
Computer literate – Excel, Outlook, Illustrator, Mac
Ability to work independent and within a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Adobe programs.
• Knowledge of Gerber and/or Lectra systems a plus.
• Valid US work permit

KEY ORGANIZATIONAL & REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Product Development
• Design
• Technical Design
• Quality Control
• Production Team
• Merchandiser
• Factory Fit Engineer / Technician / Patternmaker

DAKINE MARKET KNOWLEDGE:

DAKINE lives in a number of action sports markets – Surf, Snowboard, Ski, Skate, Windsurf, Kite, and Bike. We also build a wide range of packs and bags for the Guy’s and Girl’s lifestyle markets. The staff at DAKINE is passionately involved in these sports in their personal time and for their jobs. We have found this to be essential in creating innovative and functional products.

PACKAGE:

• Salary is based on experience
• Eligible for enrollment in our company sponsored health plan (medical/ dental & vision)
• Eligible for enrollment in our 401k plan
• Eligible for our pro-deal purchase partnership (We have over 80 action sports and clothing companies
that offer DAKINE employees a 50-70% discount off retail pricing)

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through Malakye.