Shannon Finch

I am a highly skilled footwear designer with substantial technical knowledge. I have an aptitude for translating high-end trends to appeal to a broad range of consumers and creating quality product within any price point. My work history has been predominately in women's product, with some men's and children's design as well as textiles and illustration.

Currently, I am working as a freelance design consultant and my services include assisting product teams with line building, market research, footwear & accessory design, spec detailing, technical packages and prototype development.

Creativity is what drives me and I am eager to build on my experience in product design and development. I have been adding to my skill set by taking courses in Computer Aided Drafting and 3D modeling, with the goal of obtaining a degree in Mechanical Design. I am also building a catalog of self-published projects, creating artwork for gallery exhibits and book collections as well as commissioned work for small press & self-publishers.

In addition to expanding on my experience in footwear design and development, I am interested in moving into other areas of product design. The skill set I have built up in the footwear industry would be beneficial in various design disciplines and in the creation and manufacturing of other types of consumer products.

I am open to freelance product design opportunities, as well as textile print projects and illustration work. However, I am looking for full time product design and/or development positions at mid to senior level and willing to relocate.