Sr. Apparel Product Fit Engineer

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company. The Sr. Apparel Product Fit Engineer contributes to the product development process by working closely with all functions within Product Creation to optimize garment fit and manufacturability. Remains true to the needs of the product and end user, while considering manufacturability of the product.    HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Partner closely with Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Materials Research, Quality Assurance, Development Centers, and global merchandising teams to deliver a seamless apparel engineering process. Lead and participate in fit sessions, ensuring consistency across styles and categories throughout the product development lifecycle. Validate product fit and comfort for the consumer, clearly communicating fit-related recommendations and solutions to both domestic and international partners. Collaborate with Fit Engineering leadership to establish and maintain fit standards, measurement parameters, quality requirements, and construction specifications. Build and maintain accurate measurement charts in PDM, ensuring fit, pattern, and specification details are documented throughout development. Review and approve graded size specifications from factories and development centers. Develop tools, systems, and processes that improve efficiency and accuracy while managing a high-volume product workload. Partner with Product Developers to identify and communicate construction details that impact garment fit and performance. Provide fit leadership during prototype evaluations, ensuring products meet design intent, merchandising objectives, fit standards, and quality expectations. Recommend and implement process improvements that streamline fittings and accelerate product creation. YOU ARE A collaborative partner who builds strong relationships across functions and geographies. Experience working with product development teams and cross-functional apparel creation partners. A fit and apparel construction expert who understands how product decisions impact consumer experience. An effective communicator who can explain technical fit and construction concepts to diverse audiences. Strong data analysis, measurement interpretation, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with global partners. Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. A proactive problem solver who works independently while knowing when to seek alignment on complex issues. Process-minded and innovative, always looking for ways to improve efficiency and product quality. Influential without direct authority, able to build consensus and guide cross-functional teams toward decisions. A trusted resource and mentor for teammates, sharing subject matter expertise and supporting team success. Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy while contributing to broader business objectives. YOU HAVE Bachelor's degree, relevant certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of professional experience, preferably in patternmaking, garment engineering, fit engineering, or apparel development. 8+ years in fit engineering/apparel development preferred. Strong knowledge of patternmaking, grading, garment construction, fit engineering, and apparel manufacturing processes. Familiarity with PDM systems and measurement specification management. Patternmaking and grading software skills preferred. Experience supporting apparel development in Asia and/or large-scale factory environments is a plus. Understanding of outdoor apparel