Digital prototyper

Code 7532.4

Digital prototypers transform paper pattern into digital form using special computer software. They operate and monitor machines which make different products related to clothing.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • prototyping in the wearing apparel industry
  • CAD for garment manufacturing
  • marker making
  • standard sizing systems for clothing
  • 3D body scanning technologies

Skills and competences

  • analyse scanned data of the body
  • grade patterns for wearing apparel
  • coordinate manufacturing production activities
  • create patterns for garments
  • draw sketches to develop textile articles using softwares
  • operate garment manufacturing machines
  • prepare production prototypes
  • use 3D scanners for clothing
  • use pattern-cutting softwares

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences