Textile Engineering Jobs

I manage pattern development for an export-oriented garment house and need ongoing 2D pattern work produced directly in Optitex. The focus is exclusively on women’s wear—everything from tops and dresses to structured pieces—so accuracy in fit and grading is essential. You will receive detailed specs, measurement charts, and existing blocks when available. Your task is to translate these into clean, production-ready Optitex files, label all pattern pieces, and add notches, grainlines, seam allowances, and drill holes as required. If adjustments or small iterations are needed, I’m happy to review at a relaxed pace; there’s no tight deadline on this project, so quality can come first. Deliverables • Native Optitex (.pds) files for each style • PDF...

I am looking for an experienced knitwear designer with strong engineered jacquard / full-garment placement experience to develop production-ready artwork for a fitted halter maxi dress. The garment design, colour direction and silhouette are already approved. The dress features a full trompe-l’œil jacquard effect using four Pantone colours, including: * chevron paneling * faux seams * faux pockets * tonal denim-effect sections * lighter faux-topstitch details * front, back and halter strap artwork The final UK 12–14 pattern pieces will be supplied. The designer will be responsible for: * recreating and refining the approved artwork as closely as possible * mapping the artwork accurately onto the supplied 1:1 front, back and strap pattern pieces * maintaining symmetry...

I have a steady flow of casual-wear pieces that need to be stitched to a factory-ready standard, and I want someone who can slip seamlessly into production from day one. All work is on industrial machines—single needle, overlock, coverstitch—so fluency with that equipment is essential. The fabrics on the table are denim, cotton, and polyester. Each material has its own quirks, and I expect you to know how to manage tension, needle choice, and seam finishes for every one of them without direction. Clean top-stitching on denim, neat hems on lightweight cotton knits, and smooth seams on polyester blends are non-negotiable. Because the line represents my brand on store racks, every piece must leave the machine perfectly pressed, trimmed, and ready for QC. You should already h...

We have a theatrical showcase piece in September, using aerial and acrobatic movement, and I need a skilled costume maker to create a small collection of performance-ready outfits. The designs must look striking under stage lights yet remain lightweight, stretchy, and safe for rigging harnesses and upside-down work. Here’s what I’m after: • costumes tailored to my dancers’ sizes supplied shortly • Fabrics and construction that allow full shoulder rotation, splits, drops, and quick costume changes • Thoughtful detailing—bold colours, texture, or embellishment—that can be appreciated from the audience without snagging silks or ropes • Final garments delivered cleaned, pressed, and ready for early September I can supply sketches, colour ...

Textile Pattern Library Audit & Quality Curation — Ka Imi Ola (Apparel) ABOUT THE BRAND Ka Imi Ola is a modern Hawaiian aloha shirt brand. Our design direction is focused on bold, graphic textile patterns featuring authentic native Hawaiian plants, rich earth-driven color palettes, and hand-cut silk-screen/linocut aesthetics (in the tradition of Hawaiian printmaking). THE PROBLEM & TASK We have a master library of ~2,400 image files across 17 folders. This library contains a mix of raw textile patterns, artwork references, design variations, and product photos. Many are duplicates. Some are exceptional pattern references. Most are unusable for production. We tried using automated AI scripts and computer vision to sort this library. They failed to capture the nuances of f...

I’m ready to move my streetwear shirt from sketches to tangible samples and need an experienced sourcing partner on the ground (or with strong China factory connections) to make it happen. The first run is small—just 5-10 shirts—but I still need reliable, production-grade quality so we can test fit, drape, and branding details before a larger order. Fabric & construction • Fabric: blended, specifically a 95% polyester / 5% spandex knit for a slight stretch and smooth hand feel • Style: streetwear cut—boxy, relaxed silhouette with clean finishings • I can supply tech pack and artwork; you’ll confirm the factory understands all specs before sampling begins. What I need from you • Identify 3-5 factories that can handle low-MOQ streetwe...

I’m ready to move my streetwear shirt from sketches to tangible samples and need an experienced sourcing partner on the ground (or with strong China factory connections) to make it happen. The first run is small—just 5-10 shirts—but I still need reliable, production-grade quality so we can test fit, drape, and branding details before a larger order. Fabric & construction • Fabric: blended, specifically a 95% polyester / 5% spandex knit for a slight stretch and smooth hand feel • Style: streetwear cut—boxy, relaxed silhouette with clean finishings • I can supply tech pack and artwork; you’ll confirm the factory understands all specs before sampling begins. What I need from you • Identify 3-5 factories that can handle low-MOQ streetwe...

I’m commissioning a series of professionally drafted sewing patterns for women’s garments and would like to begin with one complete pattern set delivered within a month. Each pattern must arrive as ready-to-print PDFs in A4, US Letter, and A0, already graded across the full size range and annotated with seam allowances, grainlines, notches, fold lines, and clear labels. keep it focused on pattern drafting first I work comfortably with files produced in CLO3D, Optitex, Gerber, Lectra, TUKAcad, Seamly2D, or Adobe Illustrator, so please let me know which of these you use. Consistent quality will lead to ongoing monthly assignments. When you respond, start your message with the word “Pattern” and attach past work that demonstrates your drafting and grading skills. Ple...