Footwear Designer

Company Description

New Age is a consumer brand company focused on building category-defining direct-to-consumer brands across lifestyle, fashion, beauty, electronics, and emerging consumer categories. The company is driven by exceptional products, thoughtful design, digital-first experiences, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. Every New Age brand aims to solve real consumer problems while offering products that people genuinely enjoy using. With a mission to build globally admired brands from Pakistan, New Age is currently developing premium footwear, haircare and beauty technology, consumer electronics, and legal tech brands. The team actively collaborates with founders, designers, manufacturers, marketers, and investors who believe in durable, meaningful products and the future of consumer brands.

Role Description

The Footwear Designer (3D/CAD + Colorway) will work full time in a hybrid capacity, primarily based in Lahore with flexibility for some work from home. This role involves designing premium footwear products, creating detailed 3D/CAD models, and developing colorways aligned with brand identity and market trends. The designer will translate concepts into technical drawings, prepare design specifications for prototyping, and collaborate closely with product development and manufacturing teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include researching materials and technologies, building mood boards, refining design details based on feedback, and ensuring that each product meets performance, aesthetic, and quality standards. The role also requires participation in cross-functional reviews to align design decisions with commercial and brand objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Technical Drawing and Product Design for footwear, including the ability to create clear, production-ready design files.
• Experience in Industrial Design and Product Development, with a track record of turning concepts into market-ready products.
• Ability to create compelling Mood Boards and visual concepts that communicate design direction, materials, and color stories.
• Proficiency with 3D/CAD tools for footwear design (e.g., Rhino, SolidWorks, CLO, or similar) and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of footwear construction, materials, and manufacturing processes, preferably in premium or performance footwear.
• Strong visual and color sense, with experience developing colorways that align with brand positioning and consumer trends.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and respond constructively to feedback.
• Relevant degree or diploma in Industrial Design, Product Design, Footwear Design, or a related field; equivalent practical experience is also valued.
• Self-directed, organized, and able to manage multiple projects in a hybrid work environment based in Lahore.