Project: Footwear Designer Needed (Women’s Slippers & Sandals) – FootStyle

Customer: AI | Published: 14.11.2025

FootStyle is expanding its women’s footwear line and is looking for a talented Freelance Footwear Designer to create commercially strong designs suitable for the Indian market. We need someone who understands trends, materials, and production constraints and can deliver fully detailed, factory-ready design files. Project Scope You will design 3–6 new footwear concepts per month, including: 1. Concept Development Moodboards / trend boards Sketches (hand/Procreate/Illustrator) Color and material themes 2. 2D Design (Mandatory) Orthographic views: top, side, back, bottom, angled Colorways Material mapping Component breakdown 3. Tech Pack (Mandatory) Detailed specifications Measurements & tolerances Material list (PU, EVA, rubber, synthetic) Stitching/bonding instructions Size grading Outsole specification (if custom) Component diagrams 4. Optional: 3D Designs (Not mandatory but preferred) 3D model (OBJ / STL) Photorealistic renders Required Deliverable File Formats Concepts JPG / PNG PDF (A4 / A3) 2D Master Files AI (Adobe Illustrator) – mandatory EPS PDF PNG/JPG (high resolution) Tech Pack PDF (final compiled version) Excel/Sheets (BOM, size grading, costing) AI file for diagrams Sole Artwork (if applicable) AI / EPS Black & white PNG for mould engraving 3D (if provided) OBJ / STL PNG/JPG renders Optional: Keyshot/Blender/Rhino source files Final Delivery Format Organized folders + ZIP + cloud link (Drive/Dropbox). Designer Requirements Proven experience in women’s slippers, sandals, EVA/PU footwear Strong portfolio with footwear-focused work Ability to create factory-ready tech packs Knowledge of Indian sizing, comfort expectations & cost-sensitive markets Understanding of materials (PU, EVA, rubber, synthetics) Quick turnaround and clean, precise outputs Unlimited revisions Bonus: experience designing handbags/wallets (not required) Budget Open to fair offers Please quote: Price per design (2D only) Price per design (2D + Tech Pack) Price with 3D model included (if applicable) To Apply (Very Important) When bidding, include: Your footwear design portfolio (mandatory) Experience summary Pricing structure Software you use (Illustrator, Rhino, Blender, etc.) Estimated turnaround time per design Only designers with a footwear-specific portfolio will be considered.