Pattern Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a candidate with the ability to blend an artistic eye for design with a technical engineering mindset. The job requires strong visualization skills to translate between 2D and 3D, as well as the ability to solve problems in creative and innovative ways. The candidate must thrive when working in a team setting with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds, and/or styles. Candidates should be comfortable dealing with ambiguity and demonstrate a positive attitude and a bias towards taking action and driving results. 

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience working in a manufacturing or technical capacity; at least 3 years direct footwear pattern engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, apparel design, engineering, or other technical degree or an additional 3 years relevant work experience in a related field in lieu of degree, 8 years total. 
• Demonstrated ability to engineer complex footwear patterns from a 2D design sketch or 3D rendering. 
• Proficiency using footwear pattern CAD software, PROCAM Dimensions preferred. 
• Proficiency operating cutting, stitching, and other footwear manufacturing machines. Ability to create a lasted upper from start to finish and troubleshoot common technical issues. 

As a Senior Concept Engineer, you will help to bring early footwear concepts to life by turning sketches and renderings into real prototypes. This work helps to accelerate decision making and set our overseas factory partners up for success. To accomplish this, you will: 

• Communicate with  footwear designers, developers, and engineers across multiple categories to understand their vision for the shoe.
• Influence the design and technical direction of the project based on your expertise. 
• Utilize PROCAM Dimensions CAD software to translate design sketches into footwear patterns.
• Create footwear prototypes using a combination of machinery and hands-on making. 
• Collaborate with teammates across a wide range of functions. 
• Lead cross functional team projects to improve our team’s processes and standards. 
• Educate the greater  footwear community through your assistance in Shoe School classes. 

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $38.99 to $43.33 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. 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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