Knitting Pattern Engineer

OUR STORY

Shibui Knits was born in 2007, in the basement of Darcy Cameron’s yarn store Knit Purl in Portland, Oregon. Faced with the limitations of yarn from big-brand companies, she started her own label, bringing yarn of the highest quality to small, independent stores like her own. Shibui Knits has since grown to represent timeless sophistication in local yarn stores worldwide. Today, we continue to be grounded in the concept of simplicity well executed, with loving attention to detail.

OUR PRODUCTS

We offer a seamless blend of beauty and craft. All of our yarns are designed to become unique, luxury fabrics in a coordinated palette made for mixing. Each pattern is tailored with the best techniques, resulting in an intuitive knitting process and garments with optimal fit. We strive to elevate your wardrobe with modern, elegant garments of lasting style.

OUR AVAILABLE POSITION

We are seeking a Pattern Engineer to join our team. This is a full-time position that works closely with our Product Development Director to create collection patterns. The Pattern Engineer will create knitting patterns from concept to pattern as well as conduct multiple reviews of patterns and diligently ensure that our pattern instructions lead the knitter with ease. As our patterns are refined, this role works with the Pattern Editor to ensure pattern accuracy.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Do you love creating hand knitting patterns that people love to knit, making sure that the very best techniques are used and the final product matches the original concept? In this job, you will use your advanced knitting skills to interpret and refine design concepts, determine the best techniques and write the patterns for Shibui collections. You will make sure that all pattern development activities align with the strategic goals of the organization and ensure that volume, cost, and quality standards are consistently achieved.

Our candidate must have the following qualifications:

2-4 years pattern development experience required. Degree in Fashion, Design, or Textiles preferred.
Advanced knitting experience required including proficiency at creating, reading, and understanding patterns and charts.
Thorough knowledge of fiber properties and their applications in hand-knitting.
Creating 2D representations of 3D forms.
Technical proficiency in pattern composition as well as grading to multiple sizes.
Demonstrated understanding of market trends.
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to maintain composure under pressure, interact routinely with others face-to-face, by telephone, by email messaging, and through other communication methods using active listening skills and excellent customer service skills.
Reliable in meeting exacting or highly accurate work results, strict deadlines, and prompt and friendly service delivery.
Desire to continuously learn new approaches, strategies, tools, and designs.
Requires working with others in a group or team and the ability to remain flexible despite interruptions and/or routine changes to priorities and/or job duties.
Critical thinking skills; Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Mac operating systems, spreadsheets, Gmail, Google Drive, and navigating the Internet to find information.
Must have the ability to lift up to 35 lbs, sit for long periods of time, and work on a computer for long periods of time.
Understanding of basic math skills and conversions.
Occasional travel for trade shows.