Technical Designer/Pattern EngineerLocation: Beaverton, ORContract length: 8 months to start Schedule: Hybrid in Beaverton, ORPay: $46-48/hr, DOE (W2 and benefit options) The Planet Group is looking for a Technical Designer/Pattern Engineer to join our well-known retail brand on a roughly 8-month contract! This role is 40 hours per week and will be hybrid in Beaverton, OR, working from home on Fridays. This person will report to the Technical Design Director and will collaborate with Design, Product Management, PCC , materials and manufacturing to effectively execute on product development & fit goals deliverables.Technical Designer/Pattern Engineer Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field preferredAdditional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree5+ years technical design experience in the apparel industry (IDEALLY 7+) which includes the apparel development process from inception through production including pattern making, grading, construction materials, costing, manufacturing and qualityStrong problem solving, organization and communication skillsExperience interpreting design intent, offering alternative solutions, and acting as a technical resourceExpert in writing product specs and construction standards instructionsProficient working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturabilityAbility to manage multiple projectsExperience using Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo/Browzwear) highly desiredProficiency with MS Office programsTechnical Designer/Pattern Engineer Description:Own the fit and construction from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned styles to lead to on time development and delivery according to critical dates, product specification, and sustainability, performance and profitability goalsCreate and revise Tech Packs for complex assigned stylesEnsure all appropriate development documentation is maintained including product specs and prototype notesDrive and execute fit and construction standards for a team or product group to ensure consistencyTrack and facilitate prototyping for stylesIdentify and address key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing and plan accordingly to deliver proven and tested productMonitor and communicate progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirementsKeep abreast of market trends, team goals, new technologies and consumer needs throughout the development process and engages appropriately to ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creationLead the Technical Design of assigned styles product in sportswearWork with Design, Product Management and Product Creation Center (Asia) on tailoring the product to the specific consumer needs