Junior Designer Color & Materials Kids Footwear

PUMA SE; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA SE is seeking a talented designer to collaborate on the Kids Footwear category under the Teamhead of Design Footwear. You will develop seasonal color and material stories and craft strong concepts aligned with consumer trends.

You will support material sourcing, create collection-based and stand-alone designs, and provide market research to inform design direction while meeting deadlines. This role offers opportunity to influence product direction across global markets and to contribute to

Qualifikationen

• Completed design degree and strong color/material sensibility.
• A portfolio showing creativity and footwear-related work.
• Experience in color/material/graphics/footwear design.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to work either full-time or part-time.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate on the delivery of the Kids Footwear category under 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.

Kenntnisse

Portfolio

Illustrator

Photoshop

Footwear design

Trend analysis

Independent worker

Time management

Ausbildung

Completed design degree

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Jobbeschreibung

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
• 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

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. At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture. PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.