Lead Technical Designer

Career ResourcesCandidate Experience Sign Up Join Our Talent Network Lead Technical Designer Beaverton, OR FreelanceHybrid$46 - $48 /hr Posted May 11, 2026 Our major footwear client is seeking a Lead Technical Designer to join their team for 6 months. The Lead Technical Designer owns fit, construction, and technical execution from concept through commercialization and production for assigned apparel styles, with a strong focus on outerwear. This role ensures on time delivery aligned to product specifications, performance, sustainability, and profitability goals. Acting as a technical authority, the Lead Technical Designer drives fit and construction standards, supports cross functional partners, and serves as a technical resource across the product creation process. The Basics

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6 month assignment Hours per week: Full time, approximately 40 hours per week Location requirements: Onsite in Beverton, OR. Can work remotely on Fridays. Top Three Required Qualifications 8+ years of technical design experience in the apparel industry, including end to end product development and commercialization Strong pattern making experience with deep expertise in outerwear construction and fit Proficiency using Adobe Illustrator, CAD pattern design software such as Optitex, and 3D software such as Clo or Browzwear Other Qualifications Associate or Bachelor degree in apparel design, textile science, or a related field, or equivalent professional product creation experience Expertise in writing detailed product specifications, construction standards, and technical documentation Strong problem solving, organization, and communication skills Demonstrated ability to interpret design intent, propose alternative solutions, and improve manufacturability with factory partners Ability to manage multiple projects and meet critical development milestones Proficiency with MS Office tools Flexible, self starter mindset with the ability to work cross functionally Ability to travel up to 10 percent, including domestic and international travel, if required Key Responsibilities Own fit, construction, and technical execution for assigned styles from initial concept through production Create, maintain, and revise tech packs, product specifications, and prototype documentation Lead and execute fit and construction standards to ensure consistency across product or team scope Track and facilitate prototyping, identifying and resolving construction and manufacturing challenges Collaborate with design, product management, materials, manufacturing partners, and product creation teams to meet product and fit goals Monitor product testing progress and communicate risks, challenges, and solutions to ensure product integrity Apply market trends, consumer insights, and new technologies to inform technical decisions Act as a technical resource and mentor, supporting initiatives through positive influence and leadership In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Benefits Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service. For Everforth Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for

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programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States. Ashley Sella is recruiting for this position Email me your resume to apply for this job Refer a Friend This job was posted on May 11, 2026 and last updated on May 13, 2026. EEO Employer Everforth Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. Everforth Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.

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Cross Blue Shield creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Creative Circle.