Designer of shoes, handbags, etc.

Accessory designers design and develop products, normally small or medium sized, that are somewhat fashionable and modern. The most common accessories are textile related, such as shoes, belts, handbags, suitcases, etc., as well as wallets, coin purses, agendas, etc. The profile for these designers may be graphic, industrial, textile fashion textile or have architectural training. In all cases, they have typical basic training, complemented with other knowledge that lets them develop these products with each production technology.

• Analysis of the project, company and market.
  Before starting the project, designers analyse the specifications for the design objectives, product positioning, the company and the user.
• Preliminary design project.
  The designer proposes different creative core concepts with different views of the product, selects materials and finishes and shows the finishing touches that will surely give the product a unique personality. The supports used to present the preliminary project are usually illustrations or sketches, 3D computer renderings and plans of general sizes.
• Prototype design and management project.
  After the working direction has been selected, make the final touch ups and manage the production of piece prototypes, to be able to validate the selected design. After viewing the prototype, the necessary changes are made. Having to make another prototype is not ruled out.
• Monitoring of the project industrialisation.
  Once the prototype has been approved, the designer supervises the product's final production.

Regulated training and graduates

• Design specialization in Fashion Design
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Tèxtil, confecció i pell: Fabricació de calçat a mida i ortopèdic (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Tèxtil, confecció i pell: Patronatge de calçat i marroquineria (Nivell 3)
• Professional(s) Training Course(s) in the field of Textile, clothing and leather - Advanced Level: Technical design in clothing and leather
• Grau: Arquitectura
• Grau: Belles arts
• Grau: Arts i disseny
• Grau: Disseny
• Grau: Enginyeria de tecnologia i disseny tèxtil
• Grau: Enginyeria de disseny industrial
• Grau: Enginyeria de disseny industrial i desenvolupament del producte

Other specific skills

Creativity: Level 3

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 2

Conceptual thought: Level 3

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Strategic orientation: Level 2

Self-confidence: Level 3

Artistic

People who show an interest in the artistic field enjoy expressing ideas and feelings through the language of art A creative spirit and the motivation to convey concepts or emotions are inherent to this interest. This field includes all the activities that are oriented towards creating artistic products in their various forms: works that are musical, cinematographic or visual in nature, as well as dance and related arts.

Design

People who show an interest in the field of design enjoy creating forms, styles and effects that improve the aesthetics, features or user-friendliness of products and spaces. This field of interest includes all the activities related to fashion and accessories design (clothes, jewellery) and interior design (furniture, window dressing). Creativity and knowledge of new trends are key in the carrying out of these activities in the professional world.

Fashion and pattern designer

Designer of jewellery and objects made with precious metals

Performance wardrobe designer

Fabric Designer

Interior spaces designer

• Work hours

  Full-time

• Salary

  Between 17.489 and 25.311 euros (gross) a year, based on experience and self-worth. Median: 21.040 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  A studio and computer tools for executing the work.

• Initial investments

  An approximate budget of between 6,010 and 9,610 euros, which includes a Mac or PC computer, software programmes and a printer.