Graphic Designer Training Apparel & Footwear

PUMA SE; Herzogenaurach; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE is seeking an experienced Designer to shape apparel concepts and contribute to innovative product design. You will collaborate across teams, leverage market insights, and deliver designs that align with brand strategy.

The role requires 3+ years in apparel design, a strong eye for trends and fabrics, and fluency in English. Portfolio submission is essential, and CAD skills with Adobe are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing apparel products for leading footwear, lifestyle or sports brands.
• Strong knowledge of colors, fabrics, and trends.
• Excellent CAD skills using Adobe; MS Office skills including PowerPoint are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect market intelligence on design trends and developments for stakeholders.
• Contribute to product design content to reinforce brand position and consumer demand.
• Integrate product and technical developments into design.
• Support the Senior Designer in innovative design development and meeting goals.
• Launch design ideas aligned with product strategies and calendars.
• Identify functionality requirements and utilize IT systems for competitive advantage.
• Contribute to the annual product design plan and protect IP.

Skills

Design experience

English fluency

Presentation skills

Team player mentality

Portfolio submission

Education

Bachelor/Master degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

MS Office

3D software knowledge

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:

• 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 skillsteam player mentality
• Please submit your PORTFOLIO with your application.

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.