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Overview
Digital prototypers convert paper patterns into digital form with specialist software. They use CAD, body-scan data and garment production machines to prepare prototypes and support clothing manufacture.
In job descriptions, look for garment CAD, pattern grading, 3D body scanning, marker making, digital sketches, production prototypes, apparel machines and knowledge of textile materials or sizing systems.
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The work connects pattern tables, CAD stations, body-scan data and garment production machines. A digital prototyper turns pattern decisions into files that production can test, grade and adjust.
Skills and specializations
Useful capability includes garment CAD, pattern making, 3D body scanning, sizing systems, prototype preparation, digital sketching, machine operation and understanding how textiles behave.
Salary context
Pay context is affected by CAD depth, prototype responsibility, production deadlines, garment complexity, machine operation, collaboration with designers and whether the role covers grading or 3D analysis.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior pattern making, digital product development, technical design support, production coordination or specialist CAD roles in apparel manufacturing.
Good to know
Check whether the advert separates creative design from technical pattern conversion. Clear roles name the software, prototype workflow, grading tasks, scan data and production machine contact.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for digital prototyper work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
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Occupation group
Garment and related pattern-makers and cutters (7532)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/196a4c75-9591-436f-9677-67252df34c22 |
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| ESCO code | 7532.4 |
| ISCO group | 7532 |
| Concept type | Occupation |