Junior Designer (Footwear)

<p><strong>Your Opportunity</strong></p><p>At Tropicfeel, we don’t just create gear; we design solutions for a new era of exploration. We are a company for those who understand that travel is a tool for personal growth and connecting with the world around us. We are looking for individuals who want to go beyond the conventional, bringing a solid vision and the commitment necessary to build an authentic brand with soul.</p><p>We work to awaken<span> </span><strong>Aliveness</strong>: that thrill of being fully present and connected with oneself and the world. If you are looking for an environment where your work has a tangible impact, where excellence is rewarded, and where personal growth is a direct result of tackling complex challenges, this is your place. At Tropicfeel, every person contributes an essential piece toward building an authentic, global, and cohesive brand.</p><p>We are looking for a <strong>Footwear Designer Junior</strong> who will <strong>support the end-to-end footwear design process, from conceptual ideation and TechPack creation to market trend analysis and sustainable prototyping, ensuring high standards of innovation, quality, and brand alignment.</strong></p><p><strong>Your challenge &amp; roles:</strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Footwear Design Assistant</span></p></li><li><p><span>Innovation &amp; Trend Contributor</span></p></li><li><p><span>Quality &amp; Performance Support</span><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>Your responsibilities:</strong></p><p><span>Footwear Design Assistant</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Assist in the footwear design process, from concept ideation to production-ready designs</span></p></li><li><p><span>Create and manage all footwear TechPacks</span></p></li><li><p><span>Build colour TechPacks based on the team’s requests and direction.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Create and compile detailed sample comments to communicate prototype revisions and next steps to suppliers.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Contribute to Colour Proposals for all Footwear</span></p></li><li><p><span>Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and production, to ensure alignment with brand vision and strategy.</span></p></li></ul><p><span>Innovation &amp; Trend Contributor</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and consumer preferences to help drive innovation in footwear design.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support the senior team in executing the visionary direction for Tropicfeel's footwear collection</span></p></li><li><p><span>Seasonal Market Analysis Research &amp; Conceptual Mood Boards.</span></p></li></ul><p><span>Quality &amp; Performance Support</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Monitor key performance indicators to measure the success of footwear designs, contributing to continuous improvement.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Integrate sustainable practices into the design process under the guidance of senior designers, ensuring Tropicfeel's commitment to environmental responsibility is reflected.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist with the prototyping and testing phases, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance are meet</span><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>What are we looking for?🕵️</strong></p><ul><li><p>Degree or master in Product Design, Product Engineering, or Fashion Design.</p></li><li><p>Professional <strong>proficiency</strong> in both English and Spanish.</p></li><li><p>Solid working experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, plus basic proficiency in Excel.</p></li><li><p>Genuine <strong>passion for footwear design</strong> with hands-on experience in footwear colors, materials, and/or product construction.</p></li><li><p>Prior experience using AI tools is a plus!</p></li></ul><p><strong>What do we offer? 🍬</strong></p><p>🌟Culture of freedom, flexibility, and trust</p><p>🚀Entrepreneurial environment that encourages