Designer Sportstyle Footwear RCC Europe

PUMA Gruppe; Herzogenaurach; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA Gruppe seeks a footwear designer with 3–4 years of experience in Footwear Design and Color & Materials. The role focuses on creating on-brand sportstyle footwear concepts and colorways for key accounts, collaborating with product teams to ensure design accuracy and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has a distinguished portfolio, proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop, and strong storytelling abilities in English.

Qualifications

• At least 3–4 years of work experience in Footwear Design, Color & Materials Design, or a related role
• Strong knowledge of Sport Lifestyle industry, fabrics, and new technologies
• Portfolio showcasing footwear design and Color & Materials expertise
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Design, Footwear Design, Fashion Design, or a related field

Responsibilities

• 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
• Create proactive seasonal design proposals, colorways, material executions, graphics, and storytelling for strategic accounts
• Identify and execute relevant color, material, and finish trends driving commercial success across key accounts
• Collaborate with Product Management, Development, and cross-functional teams to ensure design accuracy and project execution
• Review prototypes and samples to ensure final product reflects design intent and meets objectives
• Deliver projects according to development calendars and account milestones
• Conduct market, consumer, fashion, and sneaker trend research to identify opportunities
• Participate in market visits and inspiration trips to fuel future concepts

Skills

Footwear design

Color & Materials design

Strong eye for trends

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

English language

Web/3D design tools

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

3D design tools

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.

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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.

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

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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.

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg. Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward. And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.