Product Designer

What are we looking for in our Product Designer ?

Title: Product Designer

Duration: 8-month contract

Location: Beaverton, OR

Pay Rate: $45- $48/hr (Depending on Years of experience)

Summary:

• As our Lead Technical Designer, you will leverage your advanced knowledge of pattern-making, fit, and the product commercialization process to focus on the creation of Women’s Running Apparel. Your role may also extend to testing and validating products with consumers or athletes.

Responsibilities:

• Partner across the business to develop best-in-class Running Apparel on pre-season and in-season timelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to create a variety of technical and performance garments while adhering to standards.
• Build specifications for garments and translate patterns into written product specs and construction standards.
• Utilize pattern-making software (Optitex) and 3D tools (CLO) to create virtual prototypes.
• Work closely with Design, Materials, Product Management, PCC/Development (overseas), and Operations partners to develop Running products.
• Engage in strategic problem-solving throughout the apparel development process from inception through production.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Textile Science, or a related field, or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• 8+ years of experience in the apparel development process, covering pattern making, grading, construction, costing, manufacturing, materials, and quality.
• Strong expertise in pattern-making and translating patterns into product specifications and construction standards.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and results orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high workload effectively.
• Proficiency in CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (CLO) is highly desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs and Adobe Illustrator.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Rate/Salary: $45- $48/hr