SHOE/FOOTWEAR DESIGNBy : Patrick Smithwick

DESCRIPTION Footwear designers come up with

practical and creative designs for shoes and other footwear.

The market for shoes stretches from catwalk and high street fashion to sportswear such as football cleats and training shoes.

WHAT THEY DO making rough design drawings by hand

or using a computer making sample shoes to present their

ideas conducting quality checks and

overseeing production. researching ideas at fashion shows and

events

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A degree is not required but people who get a 2 or 4 year degree in fashion may find it easier to get a job.

PAYThe median pay for a footwear designer

is $96,000 - $117,000 yearly

SCHOOLS A major school for shoe design is

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

EXAMPLES OD DRAFTING USED

SOURCES www.fidm.edu www.kicksonfire.com www.nike.com www.indeed.com/salary