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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.
Yuriy K. has worked .
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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.
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Santiago M.
$55/hr
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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.
Santiago M. has worked .
$5/hr
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I’m a Product Design graduate focusing on footwear and leather products. With experience in shoe manufacturing, I can design all types of shoes, create digital shoe patterns, provide grading for shoe patterns and 3D shoe lasts, and design soles, socks, boxes, and labels. I ensure every design is manufacturable. I also provide supporting services such as manufacturing-ready vector logos for footwear and apparel.
Manoli D.
$28/hr
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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.
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Anna O.
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Four 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.
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Matthew G.
$75/hr
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I am a footwear/accessory designer and developer and have worked for multiple streetwear companies. I have had shoes and accessories go to market and go to China quarterly to maintain relationships with my supply chain and to ensure high quality products. Whether you need a designer or developer I would love to work!
Madeleine H.
$100/hr
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I spent 20 years designing accessories, handbags, and leather goods for Alaïa, Paco Rabanne, and Massimo Dutti, where I led accessories collections from first sketch to factory floor. I now work independently through Bye Bye Studio, bringing that same luxury brand experience to founders and brands who need more than a tech pack. What most clients need is a designer who understands how a bag belongs in a collection, how a jewelry piece connects to a brand identity, and how to deliver documents a factory can actually use. Too many founders have lost time and money sending incomplete tech packs to factories and are then stuck with a bad first sample. That does not happen here. Most clients come to me with one of three problems. They have a concept but no idea how to turn it into something a factory can sample. They have existing products but need a designer who can elevate the aesthetic and bring real brand coherence. Or they are scaling and need a reliable senior partner who delivers clean, complete work without hand-holding. My work covers handbag design, jewelry design, small leather goods, and accessories of all kinds. Every project moves through a clear process: brief and brand review, concept sketches and technical drawings, design direction, refinement rounds, and factory-ready tech packs with full material specs, hardware specs, BOM, and construction specifications. What separates my work is the fashion industry foundation behind it. I do not just execute a shape. Twenty years inside luxury brands means spending real time with factories, understanding how products are actually built, what factories need to sample correctly, and where most designs fail. That manufacturing knowledge combined with collection thinking is behind every project I deliver. If you are building a brand, launching a collection, or developing your next accessories range and need work that is both creatively strong and production-ready, I would be glad to hear about your project.
Madeleine H. has worked .
$20/hr
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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)
Matt W.
$120/hr
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$90K+ earned
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🥇 Top Rated UpWork Designer & Kickstarter Specialist with +11 years experience -------------- 👟 Under Armour 📦 Amazon 🎾 Wilson ⛳ G/FORE -------------- + 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 -------------- My Top 3 Kickstarter Campaigns: 🥇 Stimagz Series II: +$455,000 🥈 CODDI 2: +$125,000 🥉 CODDI 1: +$61,000 -------------- + Product Design + Kickstarter Creation / Management + Technical Drawings / Techpacks + Sample Development + Conceptual Sketching + Color Design + Graphic Design + Packaging + Adobe Illustrator
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