Description
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.
Interests
- Realistic
- Artistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Support
- Relationships
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Integrity
- Initiative
Tasks
- Create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes, using charts, drafting instruments, computers, or grading devices.
- Input specifications into computers to assist with pattern design and pattern cutting.
- Draw details on outlined parts to indicate where parts are to be joined, as well as the positions of pleats, pockets, buttonholes, and other features, using computers or drafting instruments.
- Make adjustments to patterns after fittings.
- Compute dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of material.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Thinking Creatively
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Technology Skills
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
- Office suite software
Abilities
- Near Vision
- Visualization
- Information Ordering
- Originality
- Deductive Reasoning
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Time Management
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- Design
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Production and Processing
- Education and Training
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Environmental DrycleanerCertifying Organization
Drycleaning & Laundry Institute
Type
Core
Certificate name
Master Sewing and Design ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Association of Sewing and Design Professionals
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $35,348 |
| Median (50%) | $43,554 |
| High (90%) | $78,394 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $42,020 |
| Mid Level | $69,952 |
| Senior Level | $69,433 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 2,700 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 2,400 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -12%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of -12%
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