Garment Engineer / Sample Maker – Technical Apparel
Location: Lower Mainland, BC, Canada
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Design and Development Manager
About Tomahawk Performance
Tomahawk Performance provides a technical advantage for those who value hard work, pushing beyond limits, and the unwavering pursuit of freedom. Rooted in a deep heritage of military special operations and technical apparel expertise, we design layering systems engineered to empower mission success in any environment.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Garment Engineer / Sample Maker – Technical Apparel to join our team. This role is critical in developing and refining our technical apparel prototypes, ensuring exceptional quality and performance standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Own the process of cutting and sewing full prototypes across multiple categories—from knits to technical outerwear—while providing feedback on improved construction techniques for production efficiency.
• Contribute to the creation of a physical construction standards library containing validated constructions for use in in-line and prototype garments.
• Patternmaking using Gerber Accumark or equivalent (Clo3D experience is a bonus).
• Create block patterns and samples.
• Execute sample sewing: cutting, sewing, and finishing.
• Conduct sample review reporting, including measurements and construction notes.
• Develop and test garment constructions, including mockups for inline and testing purposes.
• Manage material/construction validation and maintain testing standard library.
• Perform machine maintenance and assist with warehouse management.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
• Solid knowledge of Gerber Accumark or equivalent digital patterning software.
• Ability to sew multiple apparel categories, from knits to seam-taped technical garments, at production-level quality.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to provide feedback on improving garment construction for better appearance, functionality, and production efficiency.
• 5–7 years of experience operating various types of industrial machinery, including sewing machines, heat presses, and seam-taping machines.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support business requirements.
Interested parties should send their resumes to careers@tomahawkperformance.com.