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Overview
Footwear CAD patternmakers design, adjust and modify patterns for different footwear models, check nesting variants and prepare graded size ranges after a sample is approved.
In job descriptions, look for CAD for footwear, soles and heels, pattern grading, 2D patterns, 3D prototypes, footwear materials, technical sketches and sample preparation.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
The work connects design, pattern engineering and footwear production. A CAD patternmaker turns sample models into accurate digital pieces, checks nesting and material use, then grades patterns across sizes.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes footwear CAD, 2D patterns, sole and heel construction, technical sketches, materials, 3D prototypes and grading. Some roles also support sample making and collection development.
Salary context
Pay is best read through model complexity, CAD responsibility, grading accuracy, material-saving work and whether the role influences samples before production approval. Advanced prototype or collection work usually changes expectations.
Career paths
Development may move toward senior patternmaking, technical product development, footwear collection support, sample-room coordination or CAD process ownership for grading and material layouts.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy names the CAD system, footwear type, pattern stages, grading duties, sample approval process and responsibility for material consumption.
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Occupation group
shoemaker (7536.2)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3fa9a480-ceb3-4c2a-8a91-0508e1bb6ba5 |
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| ESCO code | 7536.2.3 |
| ISCO group | 7536 |
| Concept type | Occupation |