Footwear designers create new designs and sample patterns for men's, women's and children's footwear.
£16,000 Starter
to£60,000 Experienced
40 to 42 variable
evenings / weekends attending events or appointments
You can get into this job through:
You could do a degree or postgraduate qualification in footwear design, or a fashion design qualification that includes footwear.
You should look for courses that teach both the design and technical skills needed by the industry.
The British Fashion Council is a good place to start looking for courses.
You'll usually need:
You could get into this job through an advanced apprenticeship in fashion and textiles, specialising in footwear.
You'll usually need:
You could start as a design assistant in a studio and learn on the job. With further training, you could begin to produce your own designs.
It's very important to put together a portfolio of work that you can take to interviews. This should include designs, technical drawings and mood boards to show your creative talents.
You can find out more about careers in footwear design through Creative Choices.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work in a creative studio, from home or in a workshop.
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