Internship

Monrow World is seeking a Footwear Designer & Merchandiser Intern.

About the Role

This is a full-time, 6-month internship opportunity in Yelchenahalli, Bangalore. The intern will gain hands-on experience in the complete footwear product development journey, from concept creation to final product development, working closely with the Product and Business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Footwear Designing & Product Development:

• Research latest footwear trends, fashion styles, colours, and market developments.

• Assist in developing new footwear designs and collection concepts.

• Create footwear sketches, illustrations, and design presentations.

• Prepare mood boards, colour boards, and inspiration boards.

• Research and identify suitable materials, fabrics, soles, accessories, and trims.

• Assist in selecting colours, materials, and components for different footwear styles through data analysis.

• Connect with the Business team for data analysis to find trends, best sellers, pricing, next launches, and sales data.

• Coordinate with vendors and factories for sample development.

• Connect with customers for insights and product development.

• Merchandising & Coordination:

• Assist in the end-to-end footwear merchandising process.

• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and factories for product development.

• Follow up on samples, prototypes, approvals, and development timelines.

• Maintain style-wise product details, SKU sheets, and development trackers.

• Assist in product costing, price calculations, and cost comparisons.

• Prepare product specification sheets and maintain product documentation.

• Coordinate with design, sourcing, and production teams.

• Assist in preparing product catalogues, collection presentations, and reports.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: Completed a degree/diploma in Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
• Basic understanding of footwear styles, components, materials, and construction.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW, or similar design software.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Soft Skills:
• Creative thinking with an interest in fashion and footwear trends.
• Strong communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work in a team.
• Other:
• Data handling and product costing skills.
• Available for full-time internship for 6 months.

What We Offer

• Practical exposure to footwear designing and merchandising.
• Hands-on experience in product development and sampling.
• Exposure to vendor coordination and footwear manufacturing.
• Understanding of product costing and commercial aspects.
• Opportunity to learn the complete footwear business process.
• Stipend of ₹15,000 per month.
• Potential for full-time employment (PPO) after successful internship completion, depending on performance and learning curve.