Pattern Technician/Shoe Modeler (m/f/d) (Shoe Modeler)

leguano GmbHBuchholz (Westerwald), NeuwiedEURESpublished 05/22/2026
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leguano GmbH: The barefoot shoe manufacturer Leguano is an innovative company specializing in the production and distribution of barefoot shoes. We place great importance on quality, sustainability, and the well-being of our customers. Made in Germany is our motto, and natural barefoot walking is part of the company philosophy. Since the company's founding in 2009, the firm has been expanding steadily, possesses a large dealer network, and will continue to expand its nationwide branch network in the future. Internationally, leguano is also on a course of success and has various European and international business partners. The owner-managed company from Buchholz employs over 500 people. leguano combines fashion with wearing comfort and is conquering the nation's feet with barefoot shoes "Made in Germany". To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Pattern Technician/Shoe Modeler (m/f/d). Your tasks:

  • Accompanying product development processes
  • Pattern creation: initial and production patterns, grading
  • Implementation of product designs taking material properties into account
  • Pattern construction in CAD
  • Development of new models up to production readiness
  • Further development and optimization of existing models
  • Production preparation including the creation and control of technical documentation
  • Quality control and quality assurance
  • Material research

Your profile:

  • Successfully completed vocational training as a shoe technician/modeler, a completed degree in clothing technology, or a comparable training or qualification
  • Initial experience in the field of shoe manufacturing and fit verification
  • Very good knowledge of using a CAD pattern creation program, ideally GRAFIS CAD
  • Responsible, structured, and independent way of working
  • Enjoy developing new shoe models that adapt optimally to the foot
  • Good English skills in speaking and writing
  • You are ready to contribute actively to a dedicated team

We offer you:

  • A varied activity in a dynamic and growing company.
  • Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
  • A motivated and friendly team.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Comprehensive induction
  • Company pension scheme & capital-forming benefits
  • Company fitness
  • Free parking spaces
  • Employee discounts

If you are interested in this exciting challenge, please send your complete application documents, stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date to: leguano GmbH Industriepark Nord 99 53567 Buchholz or via e-mail to: bewerbung@leguano.eu

Please refrain from sending elaborate folders with written application documents, as these cannot be returned. We look forward to your application!

Additional information: Requirements for the applicant: Expertise: Pattern technology, clothing technology, development

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