Junior Designer Color & Materials Kids Footwear

PUMA North America, Inc.; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA North America, Inc. in Germany is seeking a driven footwear designer for the Kids Footwear category, collaborating under the Teamhead of Design Footwear to develop seasonal color and material stories and strong concepts.

You will support material sourcing, explore innovations, and help create market-relevant designs on a seasonal timeline. Requirements include a completed design degree, a portfolio showing color/material sensibility, hands-on footwear design experience, proficiency in

Qualifications

• Completed design degree.
• Portfolio demonstrating creativity and strong color & material sensibility.
• 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.
• Highly 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.
• Please submit your PORTFOLIO with your CV.

Skills

Color & material sensibility

Footwear design

Independent worker

Time management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Portfolio

Presentation skills

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 to let our individual talent and experience shine.

YOUR MISSION

• - Collaborate on the delivery of the Kids Footwear category under the leadership of the Teamhead of Design Footwear
• - Develop seasonal color & material stories and strong concepts for the Kids Footwear category
• - Support material sourcing activities and explore new material innovations, finishes and applications
• - 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.

YOUR TALENT

• - Completed design degree
• - A portfolio demonstrating creativity and strong color & material sensibility
• - 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
• - 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.

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.