Junior Designer (Footwear)

Tropicfeel; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 22.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work policy (3 days in office,

Discounts on Tropicfeel products

Flexible starting/finishing hours

Beach-proximity Poblenou office

Team building activities

Cobee benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Tropicfeel is seeking a Footwear Designer Junior based at our Barcelona Poblenou offices. You will support the end-to-end footwear design process, from ideation to production-ready designs, and help manage all TechPacks.

Collaboration with product development, marketing, and production is essential to ensure alignment with our brand. You should have a degree in Product Design/Engineering/Fashion Design, fluent English and Spanish, and experience with Illustrator/Photoshop.

Formación

• Degree or master in Product Design, Product Engineering, or Fashion Design.
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish.
• Solid working experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, plus basic proficiency in Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Support end-to-end footwear design from ideation to production-ready designs.
• Create and manage all footwear TechPacks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure brand vision and strategy alignment.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Educación

Product design/engineering/fashion design degree

Herramientas

Excel (basic)

Descripción del empleo

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!