Developer Apparel

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

• Degree in Garment / Fashion / Clothing
• English literacy in written and verbal form
• Computer literacy – MS Office
• Specialized knowledge in respective function: Senior Developer: 5-8 years experience / Developer: 2-5 years experience / Junior Developer: less than 2 years experience
• Good time management, organized and details, communication, and project management
• Good knowledge of garment making, sewing techniques, products and material knowledge and costing process

Your Mission

• Independently developing assigned styles / collections in cooperation with Design / Product Line Management / Team Head Development / other Puma Group Sourcing (PGS) functions and Garment Suppliers
• Ensure on time sample delivery, good sample quality / execution / fitting
• Drive proactive cross functional communication with internal and external teams to ensure a smooth product development process
• Provide and collect product comments to help to achieve a higher product value
• Follow up all requested changes to ensure on-time product finalization and approval (including artwork approvals) prior to bulk order placement (buy ready)
• Responsible to prepare, maintain and follow up all necessary documents (Style specifications, size tables, fabric and trim selection, fitting and sealing comments)
• Release Tech Packs to Garment Suppliers to start the product development process. Ensure on time data administration in Puma's Product Range Management system and related IT systems
• Responsible for cost review and negotiations with Garment Suppliers to achieve best possible FOB (Free on Board) prices/margins according to target FOBs provided by the respective Puma SE Business Unit
• Activate cost benchmarking activities especially for high volume styles to achieve FOB competitiveness

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.