Occupations
What will AGI do for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers?
This occupation represents a hybrid workflow, evidenced by a toolset split between digital software (9 tools in IT/Software segment 43, including AutoCAD and Adobe Illustrator) and physical implements (18 tools across physical segments 53, 27, and 56, such as measuring tapes and ironing boards). Top work activities reflect this balance, mixing 'Working with Computers' (3.73) and 'Processing Information' (3.73) with hands-on tasks like 'Monitoring Processes, Materials' (4.16) and 'Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials' (3.58).
Digital pattern drafting, size grading, and marker making occur within specialized CAD software involving geometric scaling and layout calculation. Evaluating physical garment drape, assessing fabric stretch, and making subjective fit adjustments during live model reviews remain tactile, physical processes.