About the Traineeship Program
We are seeking a Footwear Design Trainee who is passionate about innovation, materials, and style in footwear. This is an unpaid traineeship program (6-8 Weeks) that offers hands-on exposure to the footwear design and development process from concept sketches to prototypes. You will work with our design and R&D teams to explore sustainable materials, create modern silhouettes, and learn the essentials of footwear construction for a fashion-forward e-commerce brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in concept development, sketches, and mood boards for new footwear collections.
- Research global footwear trends, consumer preferences, and innovative materials.
- Support in creating technical drawings, design specifications, and CADs.
- Collaborate with the sampling team on prototype development and testing.
- Explore eco-friendly, natural, and recycled materials for sustainable footwear lines.
- Help in fit trials, durability checks, and wear testing feedback.
- Maintain design archives, material swatches, and inspiration boards.
What You’ll Learn
- The end-to-end footwear design & development process.
- Basics of lasts, soles, uppers, and material behavior.
- How to translate design ideas into manufacturable footwear.
- Exposure to sustainable and innovative material applications.
- Real-world experience in collaborating with factories, craftsmen, and technical teams.
Requirements
- Student or fresher in Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Industrial/Product Design, or related fields.
- Strong sketching and visualization skills.
- Familiarity with design tools like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino, or CorelDRAW is a plus.
- Passion for footwear, fashion, and material innovation.
- Detail-oriented with creative problem-solving ability.
- Willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced startup environment.
Perks & Benefits
- Certificate of Traineeship.
- Opportunity to build a footwear design portfolio with real prototypes.
- Mentorship from designers and innovators in fashion & footwear.
- Hands-on exposure to eco-friendly and next-gen material research.
Job Types: Fresher, Internship
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote
Application Deadline: 30/08/2025