Graphic Designer Training Apparel & Footwear

puma; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking a Design professional to collect market intelligence on design trends and integrate product and technical developments into innovative apparel design. You will support leadership in executing design development aligned with the brand and product strategies.

The role requires a strong design background, 3+ years in apparel design for leading brands, and fluent English. Excellent presentation skills and a team-oriented mindset are essential, with opportunities to influence global

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master degree in Design, Graphic Design or similar education.
• 3+ years of experience designing Apparel products for one or more leading footwear/lifestyle/sports brands.
• Good knowledge of sports performance, fabrics and new industry technology.
• very good feeling for colors, fabrics and trends
• excellent CAD skills using Adobe and knowledge of MS Office (especially PowerPoint); 3D software knowledge good to have but not a requirement
• very good written and spoken English skills are a must
• excellent presentation skills
• team player mentality
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collect market intelligence under the direction of the Senior Designer/Teamhead/Creative Director, providing stakeholders with accurate information on design trends.
• Contribute to the quality of products' design content to reinforce brand position and generate consumer demand.
• Integrate product and technical developments into product design.
• Support the Senior Designer in executing innovative product design development for continuous innovation.
• Challenge global brand positioning guidelines for new product ideas and modifications.
• Launch innovative design ideas in line with product strategies.
• Identify functionality requirements and ensure accurate IT systems usage to gain competitive advantage.
• Identify opportunities for design support to improve business processes and consumer intimacy.
• Contribute to the annual product design plan and implement ideas to achieve targets.
• Deliver projects in line with Puma development calendar.
• Ensure design activities leverage learning across Puma.
• Contribute to protection of Puma's intellectual property.

Skills

Design experience

CAD skills

English proficiency

Team player

Education

Bachelor/Master in Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office (PowerPoint)

3D software

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 to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy.

YOUR MISSION

Collect market intelligence under the direction of the Senior Designer/Teamhead/Creative Director, providing all stakeholders with accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments and utilizing this information effectively

Contribute to the quality of products' design content in order to reinforce and strengthen the brand position and generate consumer demand

Integrate product and technical developments into product design

Support the Senior Designer in the execution of innovative product design development aimed at continuous design innovation and achieving set goals

Challenge the global brand positioning guidelines to ensure consideration of new product and program ideas and appropriate modification when necessary

Launch innovative product design ideas in line with specific product strategies

Identify functionality requirements and ensure accurate use of information technology systems in order to gain competitive advantage

Identify opportunities for design support in order to improve business processes and enhance customer/consumer intimacy

Contribute to the formulation of the annual product design plan for the product category and introduce and execute innovative design ideas, in order to achieve Business targets and product category objectives

Delivery of projects in line with Puma development calendar

Ensure that design activities leverage learning across the PUMA organization

Contribute to adequate protection of PUMA's intellectual property.

YOUR TALENT

Bachelor/Master degree in Design, Graphic Design or similar education

3+ years of experience designing Apparel products for one or more leading footwear/lifestyle/sports brands

Good knowledge of sports performance, fabrics and new industry technology

very good feeling for colors, fabrics and trends

excellent CAD skills using Adobe and knowledge of MS Office (especially PowerPoint) 3D software knowledge good to have but not a requirement

very good written and spoken English skills are a must

excellent presentation skills

team player mentality

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.