Designer Sportstyle Footwear

PUMA Group; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA Group is seeking a seasoned Footwear Designer to translate briefs into compelling, on-brand footwear concepts. You will design Sportstyle footwear with a strong Color & Materials focus for SMU and key accounts, creating colorways, renderings, material maps, and Tech Packs to support development.

You'll collaborate with Product Management and the development teams to ensure accuracy and timely delivery, review samples, and present concepts that align with market trends and strategic goals.

Qualifikationen

• 3–4 years of work experience in Footwear Design, Color & Materials or related role.
• Strong knowledge of Sport Lifestyle industry, fabrics, and industry tech.
• Portfolio demonstrating footwear design and CM expertise.

Aufgaben

• Translate briefs into on-brand footwear concepts and colorways.
• Design Sportstyle footwear with focus on Color & Materials for SMU/accounts.
• Create concepts, renderings, Tech Packs, and presentations for product development.
• Collaborate with Product Management and cross-functional teams.
• Review prototypes to ensure design intent and commercial viability.
• Deliver projects aligned with development calendars and milestones.
• Research market/trends to fuel opportunities for key accounts.

Kenntnisse

Footwear design

Color & Materials design

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Project management

English communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's in Design (Footwear, Fashion)

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

3D design tools

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. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome.

YOUR MISSION

• Translate retail partner briefs, commercial opportunities, and account strategies into compelling, on-brand footwear concepts and product variations
• Design Sportstyle footwear with a strong focus on Color & Materials for the SMU and key account business
• Create footwear concepts, colorways, renderings, material maps, Tech Packs, and account presentations to support the product creation and development process
• Create proactive seasonal design proposals, colorways, material executions, graphics, and storytelling tailored to strategic accounts and targeted consumers
• Identify and execute relevant color, material, and finish trends that drive commercial success across key accounts and markets
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Development, and cross-functional teams to ensure design accuracy and successful project execution
• Review prototypes and samples to ensure the final product reflects the original design intent and meets commercial objectives
• Deliver projects in line with the PUMA development calendar and account milestones
• Conduct market, consumer, fashion, and sneaker trend research to identify new opportunities for account-specific product creation and business growth
• Participate in market visits, consumer research activities, and inspiration trips to gather insights and fuel future product concepts.

YOUR TALENT

• At least 3-4 years of work experience in Footwear Design, Color & Materials Design, or a related role within the sportswear, footwear, or lifestyle industry
• Strong knowledge of Sport Lifestyle industry, fabrics, and new industry technologies
• Experience creating commercial footwear products and account-specific executions within the sportstyle or lifestyle market
• Strong design talent with an excellent eye for color, materials, trends, and consumer-relevant storytelling
• Team-player mentality with a proactive and collaborative approach
• Additional experience in Footwear Product Design is considered a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; experience with digital or 3D design tools is a plus
• Strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Very good verbal and written English skills
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Design, Footwear Design, Fashion Design, or a related field
• Distinguished portfolio showcasing footwear design and Color & Materials expertise

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.