footwear 3D developer

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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

CAD for footwear 3D texturing types of moulding footwear components 3D printing process last types footwear industry footwear quality ergonomics in footwear and leather goods design footwear materials sustainable footwear materials and components footwear creation process design management trends in fashion

Practical Skills

develop footwear collection create a product's virtual model design 2D pattern for footwear 3D visualisation operate 2D CAD for footwear create 3D CAD footwear prototypes interpret 3D plans render 3D images create lasts for footwear analyse types of footwear calculate purchasing levels of raw materials create technical sketches for footwear measure parts of manufactured products implement footwear marketing plan draft design specifications select mould types identify target markets for designs plan footwear manufacture