Apprentice - Sportstyle Footwear Design

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

Your Talent

• You are a recent graduate with a background in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Textile Design or Fashion Design.
• You have a passion for storytelling through color, material and graphics.
• You are interested in footwear and using product as a medium for communication/self-expression.
• You are excited to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
• You have a refined level of form, color and material understanding.
• You excel in presentation creation and are a good communicator.
• You are proficient in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop.
• You have a strong understanding of illustration and graphic creation.
• You successfully communicate ideas through sketching.
• You are detail oriented, organized and able to manage multiple projects at once.
• You have a passion for the PUMA brand and what it stands for #ForeverFaster.
• Your knowledge of Gravity Sketch and 3D modeling is a plus but not a requirement.

Your Mission

• You will work closely with the SportStyle Footwear Design team, helping PUMA build relationships with regional accounts through the creation of special make-up product.
• You will be integrated into the product creation process, learning the basics of footwear design, material usage, construction methods and tech-pack creation for footwear design.
• You will support the SportStyle Footwear Design team by utilizing storytelling, graphics, material and color selection to create compelling footwear concepts.
• You will dive into trend research, helping to define stories aimed at connecting with fashion forward consumers.
• You will take on one self-directed, individual project based on a Puma relevant direction and present to the team at the end of your apprenticeship.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.