- Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.
- Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
- Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and
Footwear designer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Footwear designers create new designs and sample patterns for men's, women's and children's footwear.
Footwear designers typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.
As a Footwear designer you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 37,585 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Footwear designer
Big gender gap
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41,279 GBP
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31,048 GBP
Average salary for part-time Footwear designer
Average salary for full-time Footwear designer
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13,081 GBP
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11,320 GBP
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37,585 GBP
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31,048 GBP
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41,279 GBP
Salary over time for Footwear designer
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35,611 GBP
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33,492 GBP
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33,900 GBP
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34,433 GBP
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37,224 GBP
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36,978 GBP
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37,585 GBP
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40,162 GBP
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39,673 GBP
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Future outlook for Footwear designers
Balanced outlook
71 000+ jobs available
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average) Footwear designer - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Footwear designer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Footwear designer.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Footwear designer. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Footwear designer interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
