Designer Innovation Footwear

PUMA Group; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA seeks a designer with a Bachelor in Design and 2–3 years of experience in footwear or fashion design to push performance concepts.

You will collaborate with Global Creative Director Innovation and Teamhead Design Innovation Footwear, translate athlete and consumer insights into compelling design directions, and work closely with engineering to adapt ideas within constraints. You will present projects to stakeholders and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field.
• 2–3 years of work experience in designing for footwear/sports/lifestyle brands.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to collaborate across functions.

Aufgaben

• Deliver performance footwear concepts and push design boundaries.
• Provide design support to Global Creative Director Innovation and Teamhead Design Innovation Footwear.
• Prepare and present projects to key audiences with high quality visuals.
• Collaborate with engineering to balance aesthetics with technical constraints.
• Execute all deliverables on time following project timelines.

Kenntnisse

Design experience in footwear

Strong communication

Collaboration across teams

Trend analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Design

Jobbeschreibung

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 MISSION:

• Deliver Performance Footwear concepts which push the boundaries of sport performance
• Offer multiple alternative solutions to design briefs
• Provide design support to Global Creative Director Innovation and Teamhead Design Innovation Footwear
• Display a strong understanding of trends and future performance aesthetics
• Provide in-depth research for each project starting with the athlete/consumer and building strong storytelling and design-direction from there
• Design + Materials: Collaborate with your colleagues to elevate your design solutions by taking the expert feedback into account
• Sports Science: Work with the insights team to understand athlete’s and consumer’s needs and turn those needs into compelling products
• Engineering: Work hand in hand with the engineering teams executing your designs. Support with revisions and adjust your design to technical constraints while keeping the essence alive
• Prepare and present all projects to a high standard and in a compelling, relevant way to the respective audience
• Execute all deliverables in adherence to project timeline.

YOUR TALENT:

• All genders are welcome to apply
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design and/or relevant field of study
• 2 - 3 years of work experience in designing for a leading footwear/lifestyle/sports brand, ideally in the fashion or sports industry
• Strong influencing skills and ability to interact across the businesses and functions
• Ability to collaborate and consult with cross functional innovation partners to create project roadmaps together
• Address both the interests of production and the product/project ambition
• Build connections across organizational, departmental, and geographical boundaries where applicable
• Passion for beauty and love for aesthetic
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communicator, strong writing and presentation skills.

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.