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Footwear Designer

Creates original designs for shoes and manages their production cycle.

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At a glance
Salary range in India
₹2.0L – ₹5.0L/year (estimate)
Market demand
stable
LowVery High
Minimum qualification
12th
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote

Your pathway into Footwear Designer

1
Step 1
12th → Footwear design diploma → FDDI

Skills you'll need

hand skills
Core skill
technical drawing
Core skill
safety
Core skill
precision
Core skill
creativity
Core skill
visual communication
Core skill

Salary breakdown in India

Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹2.0L – ₹5.0L/year (estimate)
Lead / Head
Upper Range

What does a Footwear Designer actually do?

Creates original designs for shoes and manages their production cycle.