I customise football boots as a job

Gone are the days where football boots were plain black. Today's designs come in a rainbow of colour, with flashy detailing and the latest technological features as standard. But who do players turn to when they truly want to take their boot game to the next level? Enter Jordan.

He works as a custom designer and fine artist, creating bespoke designs for football boots, as well as products such as bags and games consoles, for brands, celebrities, footballers and other athletes.

I've worked with Declan Rice, Mbappé, Lamine Yamal.

• His love for football started when he was a child, but he also had a passion for art. He would draw cartoons and footballers at his Grandma's house
• Studied an Art foundation course at college
• Completed a degree in Fine Art at university
• Worked part time in a retail store for a major sports brand
• Created a portfolio using the trainers he was given by the store
• Began creating bespoke designs for footballers.

Jordan works as a freelancer, meaning he does specific pieces of work for different organisations or clients, rather than working full time for one organisation.

Working as a freelancer, Jordan has found that networking (aka making key connections) is an essential part of progressing in his career: "It's a major part of what I do," he says. "Getting yourself out there, speaking to the right people. If you're in a space or an event where you're surrounded by people that you'd want to work with, take that opportunity to speak to them."

• Build your portfolio: Having a portfolio of your work and looking for new opportunities is very important when you are a freelance artist
• Believe in yourself: Be willing to take risks as you never know where they might lead to
• Work hard: Put in the hours to practise and improve your craft.

The salary for a custom designer can vary but Jordan notes that earnings can be 'unlimited', meaning freelance designers can set their own rate based on their experience and reputation, as well as the brand, footballer or celebrity they are working with. While freelancers can set their own rates, their income depends on securing enough paid work so it can fluctuate. In contrast, people employed by a company know upfront how much they'll earn per hour or per year.

Jordan's role is a custom designer for footie boots, so is unique to football, but there are many other jobs for people who enjoy creating art. If you're looking for a job that draws on your creativity, you may be interested in the role of graphic designer below.

• Graphic designer average salary: from £25,000 to £40,000 per year.
• Graphic designer typical working hours: 37 to 42 hours per week.

What qualifications do you need to be a graphic designer?

You could get into this role via a university course or a college course such as graphic design, creative and digital media or art and design.

This information is a guide and is constantly changing. Please check the National Careers Service website for the latest information and all the qualifications needed.

For careers advice in all parts of the UK visit: National Careers Service (England), nidirect (Northern Ireland), My World of Work (Scotland) and Careers Wales (Wales).

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