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I’m Akhila Kannoly, a footwear designer with 5+ years of experience developing outdoor, trail, and performance footwear. I lead end-to-end product creation—from consumer/market research and concept development to CMF strategy, prototyping, pilot production, and commercialization—across hiking, trail-running, and sportstyle categories I’ve collaborated with international development and manufacturing teams across China, Vietnam, Germany, Bangladesh, and Nepal, ensuring design feasibility and production excellence. Alongside product development, I contribute to brand-building through packaging and storytelling, and I’ve supported the launch and growth of Woodland’s sub-brands such as Woodsport and Woodland Trail.…I’m Akhila Kannoly, a footwear designer with 5+ years of experience developing outdoor, trail, and performance footwear. I lead end-to-end product creation—from consumer/market research and concept development to CMF strategy, prototyping, pilot production, and commercialization—across hiking, trail-running, and sportstyle categories I’ve collaborated with international development and manufacturing teams across China, Vietnam, Germany, Bangladesh, and Nepal, ensuring design feasibility and production excellence. Alongside product development, I contribute to brand-building through packaging and storytelling, and I’ve supported the launch and growth of Woodland’s sub-brands such as Woodsport and Woodland Trail.

Akhila Kannoly

Designer, Product Designer, Packaging Designer, +6

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I’m Akhila Kannoly, a footwear designer with 5+ years of experience developing outdoor, trail, and performance footwear. I lead end-to-end product creation—from consumer/market research and concept development to CMF strategy, prototyping, pilot production, and commercialization—across hiking, trail-running, and sportstyle categories I’ve collaborated with international development and manufacturing teams across China, Vietnam, Germany, Bangladesh, and Nepal, ensuring design feasibility and production excellence. Alongside product development, I contribute to brand-building through packaging and storytelling, and I’ve supported the launch and growth of Woodland’s sub-brands such as Woodsport and Woodland Trail.…I’m Akhila Kannoly, a footwear designer with 5+ years of experience developing outdoor, trail, and performance footwear. I lead end-to-end product creation—from consumer/market research and concept development to CMF strategy, prototyping, pilot production, and commercialization—across hiking, trail-running, and sportstyle categories I’ve collaborated with international development and manufacturing teams across China, Vietnam, Germany, Bangladesh, and Nepal, ensuring design feasibility and production excellence. Alongside product development, I contribute to brand-building through packaging and storytelling, and I’ve supported the launch and growth of Woodland’s sub-brands such as Woodsport and Woodland Trail.

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I’m Akhila Kannoly, a footwear designer with 5+ years of experience developing outdoor, trail, and performance footwear. I lead end-to-end product creation—from consumer/market research and concept development to CMF strategy, prototyping, pilot production, and commercialization—across hiking, trail-running, and sportstyle categories

I’ve collaborated with international development and manufacturing teams across China, Vietnam, Germany, Bangladesh, and Nepal, ensuring design feasibility and production excellence. Alongside product development, I contribute to brand-building through packaging and storytelling, and I’ve supported the launch and growth of Woodland’s sub-brands such as Woodsport and Woodland Trail.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Western Frisian

Beginner

Hindi

Advanced

Tamil

Fluent

Malayalam

Fluent

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Footwear Designer at Woodland

June 1, 2021 - Present

Senior Footwear & Product Designer with 5+ years of experience creating performance, outdoor, and lifestyle products for global and emerging brands. Specialized in footwear design, color and material development (CMF), product storytelling, and consumer-focused innovation. Experienced in leading projects from concept generation and trend research through development, prototyping, branding, packaging, and market launch. Having worked with Woodland INNOVATIONlabs and trained at the Adidas Development Centre, I bring a unique blend of performance design expertise, strategic thinking, and brand sensitivity. My work spans footwear, packaging, visual identity, logo development, and product communication, with a strong focus on balancing aesthetics, functionality, sustainability, and commercial relevance. Passionate about creating meaningful products and brand experiences that connect with consumers through thoughtful design, innovative materials, and compelling storytelling.

Senior Footwear Designer at Woodland Innovation Lab, Delhi (Woodland)

January 1, 2021 - Present

Developed outdoor, trail-running, performance, and lifestyle footwear across open and closed constructions. Led end-to-end product development including market research, concept creation, material selection, prototyping, pilot production, and commercialization. Worked across multiple manufacturing techniques including canvas, PU, injection molding, eco leather, and technical performance footwear. Collaborated with international development and manufacturing teams in China, Vietnam, Germany, Bangladesh, and Nepal to ensure design feasibility and production excellence, including pilot production visits and factory coordination. Contributed to Woodland sub-brands (Woodsport and Woodland Trail) through brand identity, packaging/logo development, product storytelling, taglines, and communication assets. Designed safety footwear, sole concepts, and performance-driven solutions aligned with consumer and market needs.

Sr. Footwear Designer at Woodland Innovation Lab, Delhi (Woodland, Aero Club)

January 1, 2021 - Present

Designs and develops footwear across outdoor, trail, and performance-focused categories, covering open and closed constructions. Leads end-to-end product development: consumer/market research, concept creation, material selection, prototyping, pilot production, and commercialization. Collaborates with international development/manufacturing teams to validate design feasibility and ensure production excellence. Contributes to sub-brand growth (Woodsport and Woodland Trail) through brand identity, packaging/logos, product storytelling, taglines, and communication assets. Develops collections for retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels while balancing innovation, performance, aesthetics, and commercial viability. Provides support on safety footwear and sole concepts, and helps drive cross-functional alignment between design, development, merchandising, sourcing, and marketing teams.

Footwear Design Intern at Adidas Development Center

June 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021

Design Intern at Mochiko Sports Pvt. Ltd., Noida (Adidas Development Centre)

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Supported footwear design and development work aligned to performance and sportstyle themes. Participated in concept creation, form generation, proto development, and preparation for review/trade show presentations with internal marketing stakeholders.

Design Intern at Mochiko Sports Pvt Ltd, Noida (Adidas Development Centre)

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Contributed to footwear development for sportswear applications, including concepting, form generation, proto creation, and presentation to internal stakeholders. Worked within Adidas development workflows and supported development activities aligned to seasonal color themes and concept directions for SS23.

Creative Content Writer / Digital Marketing (SEO & Ads support) at Aatm ia Digital Marketing & Security Pvt. Ltd.

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Provided creative direction through content writing and concept creation for multiple advertising campaigns for brands including Raymond, Goodwill Commodities, and GRT.

Senior Creative Content Writer at Scan Me

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021

Worked as a creative content writer supporting brand and communication initiatives, contributing written content for campaigns and digital presence.

Design Intern / Creative Direction (Digital Marketing) at Aatmia Digital Marketing & Security Pvt Ltd

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022

Provided creative direction including content writing and concept creation for multiple ad campaigns for brands such as Raymond, Goodwill Commodities, and GRT.