Senior Material Designer Innovation Footwear

Creative & Design

Herzogenaurach, Germany

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.

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Your Talent

• College / University degree or equivalent in Design (Textile, Product, Fashion or related)
• At least 5 years of experience within the Footwear Design Industry
• Competency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Knowledge of Keyshot is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written language skills in English
• Excellent organization and management skills
• Passion for the PUMA brand & products and what it stands for

• This opportunity will be available in full time or part time

• Please submit your design PORTFOLIO with your application.

Your Mission

• Design, explore and implement footwear material concepts, innovations and technologies across Sportstyle and Performance categories.
• Partner with cross functional innovation team and BU partners to drive material innovations.
• Drive the conversation for key material innovations.
• Generate and present strong product stories, designs and mood boards.
• Apply material concepts to 3D visualizations
• Create design tech packs for product creation at a factory standard.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure materials meet the testing and usage standards for PUMA.
• Constantly gather knowledge of material suppliers, material production, and technical material achievability for footwear.
• Work closely with suppliers to both source, brief and develop new materials in line with the creative direction and commercial needs
• Be on top of material trends, application and cycles.
• Provide design trend analysis presentations
• Travel for development trips, and trade shows.

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 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.