Junior Designer Color & Materials CORE Footwear (limited for 14 months)

PUMA Group; Herzogenaurach; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking a design-driven professional to collaborate on the Sportstyle Footwear category under the leadership of the Head of Design CORE Footwear. You will conceptualize market-relevant designs, support collections with innovative material and color ideas, and prepare materials for reviews on a seasonal timeline.

The role requires a completed design degree, proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Completed design degree is required.
• Strong presentation and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on delivering the Sportstyle Footwear category under the Head of Design CORE Footwear.
• Conceptualize unique, market-relevant designs addressing consumer, retailer and company goals on a seasonal timeline.
• Support collection-based and stand-alone designs, material combinations, and color trends.
• Provide market research and design trend analysis to support theme and direction.
• Prepare materials for reviews.
• This position is limited to 14 months.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Adaptability

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Completed design degree

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

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

• Collaborate on the delivery of the Sportstyle Footwear category under the leadership of the Head of Design CORE Footwear
• Conceptualize unique and market relevant designs that address consumer, retailer and company goals on a seasonal timeline, including follow-up on designs and design direction
• Support the creation of collection based and stand-alone designs, material combinations and colors that are innovative and trend relevant
• Provide market research and design trend analysis supporting collection theme and design direction
• Prepare support material for reviews
• This position is limited for 14 months.

YOUR TALENT

• completed design degree
• First hand experience in color/materials/graphic/footwear design or related design
• Proficiency in Illustrator & Photoshop
• Demonstrated knowledge of footwear consumer and trends
• Refined level of color and material understanding
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines
• Higly organized, extremely accurate, with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to adapt to change quickly
• This opportunity will be available in full time or part time

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.