Textile and Fashion

Footwear Designer

Salary range₹2.4 – 4 LPA → ₹5 – 9 LPA Top hiring statesUttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A footwear designer designs shoes, sandals and boots, deciding on shape, materials, comfort and style, and prepares designs for manufacturing.

Sketch and develop footwear designs
Select materials and soles
Work with factories to produce samples

2 Skills required

Design & drawing Footwear construction CAD / design tools Materials knowledge Trend awareness Creativity Technical understanding

3 Opportunities available in the market

India is a large footwear producer with hubs in Agra, Kanpur, Chennai and Kolkata.

Footwear manufacturers and exporters
Brands and retail chains
Design studios

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2.4 – 4 LPA≈ ₹20K – ₹33K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹5 – 9 LPA≈ ₹42K – ₹75K / month

Senior / specialist₹10 – 22 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹1.83L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	High demand
2	Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai	Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai	High demand
3	West Bengal Kolkata, Siliguri	Kolkata, Siliguri	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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