Hard Skills
AdvancedManual Pattern DraftingThe process of creating physical templates by hand for leather goods, accounting for seam allowances, leather thickness, and stretch characteristics.
IntermediateLeather Science and Material SelectionIn-depth understanding of hide types, tanning methods, grain structures, and natural defects to select the optimal skin for specific product components.
IntermediateCAD for Leather GoodsProficiency in specialized computer-aided design software to create, modify, and store digital pattern files and nesting layouts.
AdvancedSize GradingThe technical process of scaling a base pattern into a full range of sizes while maintaining geometric proportions and functional fit.
ExpertPrototype AssemblyConstructing initial three-dimensional samples to validate pattern accuracy, assembly sequence, and functional performance.
IntermediateNesting and Yield OptimizationThe strategic arrangement of pattern pieces on a hide to maximize material usage and minimize scrap.