Footwear Designer (On-site)

Company: Hike Shoe Private Limited
Brand: Tracer India
Location: Leather Complex, Jalandhar, Punjab
Employment Type: Full time | On-site
Joining: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred

About the Role

Tracer India is looking for a creative and hands-on Footwear Designer to join our in office design and R&D; team in Jalandhar. This role sits at the heart of our product creation process, and you will be working closely with the R&D; Team and production teams to transform concepts into real, production-ready footwear.

If you are passionate about designing original, distinctive footwear and want to see your ideas come alive from concept to sample, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities
Work directly with the Research & Development (R&D;) team to understand design briefs, material directions, performance requirements, and functional goals.
Translate research insights and creative concepts into clear, creative footwear designs.
Develop and refine designs continuously until final approval.
Design footwear across multiple categories, including:




Running shoes
Sports & performance footwear
Cricket shoes
Hiking shoes
Leather formal & casual shoes
Sandals
Badminton, Pickleball & Tennis shoes
Create unique and distinctive design languages that set Tracer apart in the market.
Develop detailed design drawings, construction details, and material layouts.
Finalize colorways and design variations for each model.
Create patterns in multiple sizes after design finalisation.
Coordinate with the sample-making and production teams, guiding them through design intent and construction details.
Support the product journey from concept → design → pattern → sample development.
Ensure smooth communication between design, R&D;, and production teams throughout the sample development process.

What We’re Looking For
A highly creative thinker with a strong sense of originality and design aesthetics.
Ability to design footwear that

📌 Footwear Designer Jalandhar (India)
🏢 Tracer
📍 India