Designer Sportstyle Footwear

Puma Group; Herzogenaurach; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA Group is seeking a designer with 3–4 years in sports/lifestyle design to create product, color, and material narratives under the Teamhead. You will collect market intelligence, apply brand directions to collaborations, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Prototypes will be finalized in factories, with responsibilities spanning trends research and data-entry in design systems. The role emphasizes strong portfolio, English proficiency, and collaboration within a global brand.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of work experience in design in the sports/lifestyle industry
• Strong knowledge of Sport Lifestyle industry
• Strong interest for sports and fashion and their intersection
• Experience in athletic or sneaker design in Sport-/Lifestyle area
• Portfolio demonstrated
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent presentation skills
• Very good English (written and spoken)
• Teamplayer mentality
• Bachelor/Master degree in Design or related field
• Submit your portfolio with CV

Responsibilities

• Design product and color and material narratives under Teamhead direction
• Gather market intelligence on design trends and apply them
• Incorporate direction from Puma and external brands to ensure brand DNA is represented
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and external partners
• Prepare detailed color and material technical sheets
• Deliver projects in line with development calendar
• Travel to factories to finalize prototypes
• Research markets for trends and inspiration
• Enter and update design information in data systems

Skills

Design experience

Sports lifestyle

Portfolio

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PowerPoint

MS Word

Presentation skills

English

Team player

Design storytelling

Education

Bachelor/Master in Design or related

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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:

• Design both Product and Colour and Material narratives/executions while achieving set goals with the direction of the Teamhead
• Under the direction of the Teamhead, collect market intelligence, providing all involved with accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments and utilizes them effectively
• Apply creative direction from both PUMA and external brands to ensure all collaborations meet the criteria of representing both Brands DNA and creative directions and are market relevant
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders and external partners and represent the PUMA brand & spirit
• Produce accurate and detailed color and material technical sheets to factory standards
• Delivery of projects in line with development calendar
• Travel to factories to finalize prototypes
• Research markets for trends and inspiration
• Enter and update design information in data systems.

YOUR TALENT:

• At least 3-4 years of work experience in design in the sports/lifestyle industry
• Strong knowledge of Sport Lifestyle industry
• Have a strong interest for sports and fashion and the intersection between both
• Previous experience in athletic or sneaker design in the Sport-/Lifestyle area
• Distinguished portfolio
• Competency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent presentation skills
• Very good verbal and written language skills in English
• Teamplayer mentality
• Bachelor/Master degree in Design, Fashion Design or similar education
• Please submit your PORTFOLIO with your CV.

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.