Senior Designer Sportstyle 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

• Bachelor's degree in Design and/or relevant field of study
• At least 5 years work experience of designing for one or more leading fashion/lifestyle/sports brand, ideally including Men's Apparel experience
• Knowledge and design versatility to be able to alternate between Sport/fashion driven projects
• Professional experience working in team environment, ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative, diverse group
• Professional working experience with Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, etc.
• Tremendous attention to detail and extraordinary time-management skills
• Excellent technical background relating to fabrics & product development
• Strategic and creative thinking, strong initiative, passionate about product
• Vertical mindset with the consumer in mind
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English
• Please also add your PORTFOLIO to your application.

Your Mission

• Lead the design and development of Sportstyle CORE Womenswear collections from concept to final product.
• Create innovative and trend-setting designs that fuse elevation and style.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Line Managers, Product Development, Graphic Designers, Teamhead and Creative Direction to ensure a cohesive brand message across all channels.
• Conduct research on trends, fabrics, and competitor products to inform design strategies.
• Develop and present seasonal design concepts, mood boards, and prototypes to key stakeholders.
• Ensure that all designs align with the company's DNA, meeting both aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Oversee the fitting and sample approval process, making necessary adjustments to achieve the perfect fit and quality standards.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative team environment.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising on quality.
• Delivery of projects in line with Puma development calendar
• Travel to factories to finalize prototypes
• Enter and maintain design information in data systems.

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.