Sporting Fashion & Goods
Designer Teamsport Apparel
Mid Level
Herzogenaurach, Germany
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
This is an apparel design role within PUMA's design team, working on performance category product. The designer takes ownership of the end-to-end design process, from ideation through to final production approval, and supports the Teamhead in guiding and supervising the team. The position involves close cross-functional collaboration with product counterparts and external stakeholders, and contributes to the seasonal creative direction of the brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate excellence in the creation and execution of innovative designs in line with the brand, category and product strategies.
- Take ownership of the whole design process, from ideation through to final production approval.
- Contribute to the formulation of the seasonal creative direction and support the Teamhead in guiding and supervising the team through its implementation.
- Elaborate and present concepts, sketches and final designs in a compelling, clear, transparent and effective way to the design team, product counterparts and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a holistic approach to the product and a consumer-centred strategy, following the brand's perspective.
- Integrate product, functional and technical developments into design tasks in order to improve business processes and enhance customer and consumer engagement.
- Challenge the global brand positioning guidelines to ensure consideration of new product and programme ideas, and appropriate modification where necessary.
- Collect market intelligence, providing accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments and utilising it effectively.
- Support the Teamhead in managing, mentoring and inspiring other members of the design team as well as external resources such as freelancers.
- Keep track of projects and support the team to deliver them in line with the PUMA development calendar.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in apparel design in the sportswear or casual sports lifestyle industry in a performance category.
- Strong knowledge of fabrics and new industry technologies and executions.
- Strong 3D software knowledge and ability.
- Strong sense for colours, creative concepts and design skills.
- Strong Macintosh skills and knowledge, including the Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator).
- Strong ability to see projects through all phases of research, design, tech packs, fittings and final prototypes.
- Interest in football and its culture.
- Very good communication and presentation skills in English.
- Flexible, well organised team player.
- University degree in design and/or a relevant field of study.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with VStitcher 3D software.
The Application Process
Applying for a job at PUMA is done online. Every application is reviewed by real people committed to fairness, transparency and equal opportunity, and no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions; AI-supported functions may be used for isolated organisational steps such as scheduling interviews and have no influence on decisions in the application process.
- Apply online and follow the steps to upload your application.
- Submit both a portfolio and a CV with your application.
About the Company
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, operates in more than 120 countries and has around 22,000 employees worldwide. PUMA looks for candidates who embody its SPEED & SPIRIT values — being driven in performance, vibrant in sporting legacy and together in team spirit, while letting individual talent and experience shine.
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