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Ukraine
$25/hr
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Yuriy K.
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I have a specialized education in shoe design.
I have been working in the shoe industry for over 20 years.
More than experience working with factories and small workshops.
Creating shoe designs based on the client's ideas and wishes.
Shoe sketches. A technical package for production based on this design with technical and technological explanations, recommendations for color and materials.
Argentina
$55/hr
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$300K+ earned
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Santiago M.
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I'm a Footwear & Apparel Designer for the leading athletic brand in Argentina and one of the biggest in Latin America. Over 4 million people wear my designs — and I'm just getting started.
Italy
$60/hr
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Anna O.
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Six years ago, I earned a Master's degree in Fashion Design from Istituto Marangoni in Milan. I began my professional journey as a footwear designer at the renowned Italian startup brand "Thomas Neuman," specializing in crafting empowering shoes for women. During that time, I immersed myself in production by visiting manufacturers in the Riviera di Brenta region. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, I persisted as a footwear designer for the prestigious brand "Gallucci" and collaborated with the renowned brand "Eleventy." Additionally, I created a captivating capsule footwear collection for "Balmain Kids," which received tremendous acclaim.
Previously, I dedicated my efforts to building my own brand, creating swimwear, denim, and t-shirts in collaboration with esteemed Italian manufacturers. Currently, I work as a freelance consultant, assisting clients worldwide in bringing their ideas to life by providing design and production expertise. As a freelancer on Upwork, I have developed designs and tech packs for various products, offering comprehensive range plans and collection strategies. With valuable connections to manufacturers in Italy, I streamline the production process. Fashion design is my true passion, and I enjoy collaborating with international individuals to help them develop their dream brands. I believe that creating unique pieces, coupled with a well-crafted strategy and business plan, is the key to building a successful brand.
I have gained extensive experience in designing and producing a wide range of products, including footwear for kids, women, and men, as well as bags such as handbags, backpacks, and tote bags. Additionally, I have expertise in designing menswear, specifically denim, and womenswear, including t-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, denim, and swimwear.
I can provide assistance with the following:
-Developing a comprehensive collection structure
-Creating a detailed range plan
-Designing captivating and innovative pieces
-Preparing a fully-detailed tech pack for seamless production
-Identifying suitable suppliers
-Recommending fabric suppliers, color combinations, sizing options, and hardware suppliers.
$35/hr
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Manoli D.
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𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫 | 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Fashion and footwear designer with 10+ years of experience developing luxury and premium apparel, footwear, and accessories for established and emerging brands.
I help brands transform ideas into production-ready products, combining creative design with real manufacturing knowledge. My work focuses on creating products that are elevated, brand-aligned, and realistic for manufacturing (not just concept ideas).
Why work with me?
✔️ 10+ years of industry experience
✔️ 80+ brand collaborations
✔️ Experience working with established brands including ALDO Group and Matt & Nat
✔️ Independent and in-house design experience
✔️ End-to-end product development, from concept to production
✔️ Factory-ready tech pack specialist
✔️ Advanced Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop skills
Services
• Fashion & footwear design
• Collection development
• Concept sketches & design development
• Technical flats, CADs & realistic renderings
• Tech packs
• Material, color & construction guidance
• BOMs, POMs & grading specifications
• Prototype reviews & fit feedback
• Manufacturer communication & production support
My experience includes trend research, collection development, technical design, sourcing, material selection, construction detailing, CAD creation, tech packs, and prototype refinement, always balancing creativity with functionality, craftsmanship, and manufacturing requirements.
In addition to working with established brands, I also founded and managed my own footwear brand, overseeing every stage of the process, from design and sourcing to manufacturing, branding, wholesale, and retail. That experience gave me a strong understanding of what brands need to successfully bring a product from concept to market.
Education:
🎓 Istituto Marangoni, Milan
Fashion Business & Brand Management
🎓 Istituto Marangoni, Milan
Fashion Design
🎓 Istituto di Moda Burgo, Milan
Footwear Design
I work closely with my clients throughout the entire development process to ensure every product stays aligned with both the creative vision and production goals. Whether you're launching your first collection or expanding an existing one, my goal is to create products that are elevated, commercially strong, and ready for production.
Let's create something exceptional for your brand.
$5/hr
$1K+ earned
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Asma A.
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A passionate digital illustrator with a deep love for creativity and craftsmanship, I specialize in designing elegant, trend-forward footwear and accessories that balance functionality with modern aesthetics.
My design approach combines thoughtful material selection, a strong understanding of form and comfort, and an eye for detail that reflects in every piece I create whether it’s luxury footwear, contemporary handbags, or stylish everyday accessories. I’m skilled in concept development, sketching, digital rendering, and working with technical teams to bring ideas to life.
$125/hr
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👟Looking to get your shoes from concept to production?
Your customers rely on their shoes — and your brand’s trust depends on delivering the right product.
I partner with brands built for the field, the road, and the job — ensuring your footwear protects, endures, and earns trust over time.
That’s why how it’s designed and engineered matters.
I don’t design from trends.
I design from use.
From listening where your users already speak: in competitor reviews, wear patterns, QC data, warranty claims, and what actually failed.
I lead footwear as a product system - from line planning and design through development to compliance. And repeating that again – so the next iteration is even better!
As a result, your brand avoids projects stalled by technical complexity, late-stage testing or certification failures, or inconsistent product quality.
➡️ That approach has helped brands:
• Move from factory off-the-shelf styles to fully brand-aligned collections
• Increase wholesale pre-orders 3.5x per style over two years
• Launch a new functional category rated to -30°C
• Transition production across countries, improving quality and reducing warranty claims from 8% to 1%
$20/hr
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$2K+ earned
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I am a professionally trained Fashion Designer with industry experience, including both renowned high-end and commercial brands. I specialize in fashion design, CAD technical sketches, and tech packs for any type of Bag or Footwear or Clothing items.
For custom projects, you can contact me directly before ordering!
With over a decade of experience in the fashion industry, including working with renowned high-end and commercial brands, as well as successfully completing over 1000 projects in other places, I offer expert fashion design services tailored to your needs.
Basic: This package includes sketches, front and back view (no tech pack included)
Standard: The tech pack includes the technical sketches, BOM, fabric and trim details, and a full design specification. Furthermore, I will also provide a measurement specification for one size.
Premium: The most comprehensive package. I will provide a full tech pack that includes all technical sketches, seam/stitch details, BOM, fabric/leather and trim details, design specifications, and graded sizes. I will assist you in designing labels and tags, ensuring a professional and cohesive brand identity.
What I need for the project in order to convey your vision :
Inspiration pictures of the product
Details that you'd like to include ( trims, graphics, prints, colors)
Preferences regarding fabrics/leather
Your logo (if you'd like to add one)
$35/hr
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Matheus B.
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I am a highly skilled fashion designer with nearly a decade of experience, specializing in 3D garment modeling, fashion illustration, technical design, and collection development. My expertise spans the entire design process, from conceptualization to the creation of detailed tech packs and realistic 3D prototypes. This comprehensive approach allows brands to streamline production and significantly reduce sampling costs.
With a strong background in private label fashion, I develop apparel for diverse markets, including streetwear, casual wear, and high-end fashion. I am proficient in industry-leading software such as CLO3D, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop, ensuring absolute precision in both design execution and visual representation.
Beyond digital fashion development, I offer textile pattern design to bring unique and trend-driven prints to life. My design philosophy integrates sustainability, innovation, and craftsmanship. I ensure that every piece aligns perfectly with the brand's vision while maintaining the highest aesthetic and functional standards.
If you are looking for a designer to transform ideas into market-ready fashion products with high-quality visuals and strict technical accuracy, let’s collaborate.
United States
$120/hr
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$100K+ earned
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Matt W.
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🥇 Top Rated UpWork Designer & Kickstarter Specialist with +13 years experience
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👟 Under Armour 🎾 Wilson ⛳ G/FORE 📦 Amazon
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+ Designed footwear at Under Armour (2013-2017)
+ Launched my footwear company (CODDI Footwear) on Kickstarter (raised +$185,000)
+ $800,000 raised during 11 Kickstarter campaigns
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My Top 3 Kickstarter Campaigns:
🥇 Stimagz Series II: +$455,000
🥈 CODDI 2: +$125,000
🥉 CODDI 1: +$61,000
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+ Product Design
+ Kickstarter Creation / Management
+ Technical Drawings / Techpacks
+ Sample Development
+ Conceptual Sketching
+ Color Design
+ Graphic Design
+ Packaging
+ Adobe Illustrator
$100/hr
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$100K+ earned
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Madeleine H.
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I’m Madeleine, an accessories designer and former Collection Director with more than 20 years of experience in the luxury fashion industry. I spent several years leading accessories teams and collections for brands including Alaïa, Paco Rabanne, and Massimo Dutti. This experience taught me how to create products that are well designed, technically possible to make, true to the brand, and attractive to customers.
Today, I bring that experience to founders and established brands through Bye Bye Studio.
Here is how I can help you:
A project can start with nothing more than an idea, a few references, or a rough sketch. From there, I develop the design direction, proportions, materials, details, and construction until the product feels coherent and ready for the next stage.
When the design is already clear, the focus is different. I translate the concept into a precise, factory-ready tech pack that gives the manufacturer the information needed to develop the first sample correctly.
For established brands, I can step in as an experienced senior designer to develop a new product or accessories collection, while working independently within the existing brand identity.
My expertise includes:
• Handbag, leather goods, and small leather goods design
• Footwear design
• Sneaker design
• Jewelry design, from initial concept to technical drawings and 3D renders
• Sunglasses design, from initial concept to technical drawings and 3D renders
• Soft accessories design, including hats, scarves, belts, and textile accessories
Depending on the project, the work can include mood boards, concept sketches, final product design, precise tech packs, material and trim recommendations, or custom hardware design.
Development support is also available when needed. This can include sample reviews, construction corrections, and clear factory feedback to help improve the next prototype.
Through Bye Bye Studio, clients can also access our established international network of factories, manufacturers, and suppliers.
What separates my work is the combination of creative direction, technical knowledge, and real manufacturing experience. I have spent years working directly with development teams, factories, suppliers, and tanneries. I understand how products are constructed, what factories need to produce an accurate first sample, and which design decisions can create unnecessary costs or development problems.
I do not simply execute a shape. I help clients create products that feel coherent with their brand, relevant to their customer, and realistic to manufacture.
Tell me about your product, and let’s discuss the best way to develop it.