Senior C&M Designer Footwear CORE

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. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

Your mission

• Deliver seasonal color and material stories and designs that are both in line with the seasonal creative direction and consumer relevant for PUMA CORE
• Collecting information on color, material trends and styling
• Innovate in finishing level of Designs, driving 'firsts' in areas of color, material application and usage, construction, branding etc
• Work closely with development teams to ensure materials meet the testing and usage standards for PUMA Sportstyle products
• Establish seasonal material palettes and build captivating seasonal stories that resonate with our key consumer in close collaboration with Team Head & Creative Direction Team
• Create colorway and material specification for Footwear
• Create graphic designs for Footwear          
• Possible travel to sample rooms and factories in Asia to implement development and review prototypes.

Your talent

• At least 5 years of progressive work experience of designing for a leading footwear/lifestyle/sports brand, ideally in the fashion or sports industry
• Strong leadership, organizational and decision-making abilities
• Proven experience in color and material design, color and material creation, selection as well as graphic & print design
• Extensive knowledge of domestic and international retail, consumer trend, and product line dynamics
• Experience in international product development, manufacturing processes, product conceptualization and technical package specification
• Strong knowledge of international fashion/consumer trends and global market dynamics in footwear
• Proficiency in Adobe Packages
• Excellent presentation skills
• Very good verbal and written language skills in English
• ​Bachelor’s Degree in design and/or relevant field of study.

Our principles

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.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

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 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.