Junior Designer (Footwear)

Description du poste:

Your Opportunity
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.
We work to awaken Aliveness: 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.
We are looking for a Footwear Designer Junior who will 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.
Your challenge & roles:
* Footwear Design Assistant
* Innovation & Trend Contributor
* Quality & Performance Support

Your responsibilities:
Footwear Design Assistant
* Assist in the footwear design process, from concept ideation to production-ready designs
* Create and manage all footwear TechPacks
* Build colour TechPacks based on the team's requests and direction.
* Create and compile detailed sample comments to communicate prototype revisions and next steps to suppliers.
* Contribute to Colour Proposals for all Footwear
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and production, to ensure alignment with brand vision and strategy.
Innovation & Trend Contributor
* Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and consumer preferences to help drive innovation in footwear design.
* Support the senior team in executing the visionary direction for Tropicfeel's footwear collection
* Seasonal Market Analysis Research & Conceptual Mood Boards.
Quality & Performance Support
* Monitor key performance indicators to measure the success of footwear designs, contributing to continuous improvement.
* Integrate sustainable practices into the design process under the guidance of senior designers, ensuring Tropicfeel's commitment to environmental responsibility is reflected.
* Assist with the prototyping and testing phases, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance are meet

What are we looking for?🕵️
* Degree or master in Product Design, Product Engineering, or Fashion Design.
* Professional proficiency in both English and Spanish.
* Solid working experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, plus basic proficiency in Excel.
* Genuine passion for footwear design with hands-on experience in footwear colors, materials, and/or product construction.
* Prior experience using AI tools is a plus!
What do we offer? 🍬
🌟Culture of freedom, flexibility, and trust
🚀Entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation
💻Hybrid policy (3 days at the office, 2 days you can work from home)
🏡 Up to 2 full weeks + 10 days of remote work per year: designed to give you time to explore, travel, and work from wherever inspires you!
⏰ Flexible starting and finishing hours to support work-life balance
🐶 Pet-friendly office, bring your furry friends every day!
➖50% discounts on Tropicfeel's products
🚲 Discounts with local mobility partners such as Cooltra and Kleta
☕Daily fresh fruit, coffee & tea
👐Team-building activities and regular company celebrations
💳Social benefits with Cobee cards, including discounts in restaurants, transportation & memberships
✨ Career growth through development programs
📍Barcelona-based job in cool Poblenou offices (L4), 10 minutes from the beach
What happens next?
We strive for a fast and efficient hiring process that benefits both you and us.
* Application Review: We review your portfolio and application against role requirements.
* First Interview: Culture alignment and initial qualifications chat with People Team.
* Second Interview: Presentation of practical case study to assess problem-solving and execution skills and competencies with Hiring Manager.
* Coffee Chat: Final chat with CEO.
* Offer: Joining the Tropicfeel journey!
About Tropicfeel
At Tropicfeel, we were born in the tropics and raised in the Mediterranean with a clear mission: to bring people closer to the planet in a world that is increasingly digital and disconnected from reality. We believe exploration should be conscious, sensory, and intentional.
As a B-Corp, every decision we make is guided by the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. It's not just a certification; it's the way we work.
Our design reflects our philosophy: merging technical innovation with organic simplicity to create versatile products that accompany you on any adventure.
Let's change the way we travel