Footwear Design Internship in Delhi
Job Description
Selected Intern's Day-to-day Responsibilities Include
- Footwear design and concept development
- Assist in developing footwear concepts and design options for school children across different age groups.
- Create initial sketches, design concepts, and visual references for footwear.
- Develop design variations based on functionality, comfort, school requirements, and market trends.
- Assist in creating design boards, mood boards, color palettes, and product presentations.
- Support the development of designs from concept stage through sampling and finalization.
- Product development and sampling
- Research and recommend suitable materials, colors, components, soles, and trims for footwear.
- Assist in preparing product specifications, design details, and technical references.
- Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers for sample development and modifications.
- Review samples and provide design feedback based on fit, comfort, appearance, functionality, and quality.
- Maintain records of samples, design changes, specifications, and approvals.
- Support product improvements based on feedback from internal teams, schools, customers, and market observations.
- Trend and market research
- Conduct research on current footwear trends, materials, colors, construction techniques, and design innovations.
- Study competitor and market offerings in school and children's footwear.
- Identify opportunities to improve the functionality, comfort, aesthetics, and value proposition of KOTU footwear.
- Collaboration and execution
- Work closely with the design, sourcing, merchandising, and operations teams on footwear development.
- Coordinate with vendors for sampling, revisions, and product development timelines.
- Participate in design review and brainstorming sessions.
- Assist in ensuring approved designs are developed as per specifications and timelines.
- Support documentation and coordination throughout the product development cycle.
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Key Skills
Product specifications
Design boards
Technical references
Footwear design
