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About The Career
Designers in this field create footwear and leather goods, working with lasts, soles, leathers and synthetic materials. FDDI (Footwear Design & Development Institute) is a premier government institute offering focused programs and short certificate courses. Graduates find roles in footwear companies, leather goods manufacturers, and export houses
Leather & Footwear Design
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
- Hands-on maker, interested in materials and ergonomics
- Good at 3D thinking (how shape fits the foot)
- Comfortable with technical drawing and workshop prototyping
- Many FDDI certificate courses accept 10+2, while advanced diploma/B.Des/B.Tech options may require relevant qualifications.
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
- Any stream for design courses; technical diplomas sometimes prefer science.
- 10+2 → FDDI / specialised leather institutes / diploma courses → apprenticeships in factories → designer/production roles.
Average Starting Salary
- ₹12,000 – ₹35,000 / month for entry-level roles; experienced designers at top firms earn more. (Short certificate grads may start lower; FDDI placement details vary by campus and course)
