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footwear 3D developer

Footwear 3D developers design footwear models, make, adjust and modify patterns using computer aided design systems.

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DESCRIPTION

Footwear 3D developers design footwear models, make, adjust and modify patterns using computer aided design systems. They focus on the sustainable design of the model, the selection and design of lasts and components, the proper and efficient use of materials, the pattern making, the selection of the bottom and the elaboration of technical data sheets. They may supervise the development and evaluation of prototypes, the preparation of samples, the implementation of the necessary quality control tests on the samples, and the management of the technical documentation of the product.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
types of moulding
CAD for footwear
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
trends in fashion

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
create a product's virtual model
OPTIONALOptional competences
identify target markets for designs
implement footwear marketing plan

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Skills overview

31total
24 essential
7 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
3
Skills
3

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Quick insight

This role requires 24 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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