Junior Designer Sportstyle Apparel

Puma Group; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE seeks a design professional in Germany to work on projects guided by the Design Team head, shaping global brand positioning and creating mood boards, tech packs and design presentations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Design with experience in fashion/sports/Streetwear, proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, and fluent English with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field.
• Experience designing for leading fashion/sports/Streetwear brands; cross gender apparel a plus.
• Versatility to alternate between sport/fashion/Streetwear projects.
• Experience working in team environments; autonomous and collaborative.
• Proficiency with Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop.
• Attention to detail and strong time-management.
• Strategic and creative thinking; passionate about product.
• Customer-centric mindset with consumer focus.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Work on individual projects based on customer requests guided through Design Team head.
• Contribute to global brand positioning guidelines and validate new product requests and ideas.
• Assist in generating strong product stories, designs and mood boards.
• Develop innovative product design ideas aligned with product strategies and market trends.
• Assist Business Unit Design team with creative directions.
• Prepare design mini sheets, tech packs, presentations and specifications.
• Maintain IT systems with up-to-date information to facilitate communication with Puma Sourcing Team or Product Line Manager.
• Deliver projects in line with deadlines.
• Support fittings and product development to ensure best design outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and enhance consumer focus.

Skills

Illustrator

Indesign

Photoshop

English fluency

Strong communication and presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Tools

Illustrator

Indesign

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

• Work on individual projects based on customer requests guided through Design Team head
• Work towards global brand positioning guidelines to ensure a validation of new product requests and program ideas as well as modifications when necessary
• Assist generating strong product stories, designs, and mood boards
• Work on innovative product design ideas in line with specific product strategies collect market intelligence, providing the team with accurate and up-to-date information on trends and developments
• Assist the Business Unit Design team in the creation and maintenance of creative directions
• Prepare accurate design mini sheets, tech packs, presentation materials and specifications as required
• Design towards given target FOB guided by Design Team Maintaining all relevant IT systems with latest information to guarantee an easy communication with Puma Sourcing Team or Product Line Manager
• Delivery of projects in line with given deadlines
• Be part in fittings and product development process to ensure from design side the best product outcome
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and enhance customer/consumer focus.

YOUR TALENT

• Bachelor’s degree in Design and/or relevant field of study
• Work experience of designing for one or more leading fashion/sports/Streetwear brand, ideally cross gender apparel experience is a plus
• Knowledge and design versatility to be able to alternate between Sport/fashion/Streetwear projects
• Experience working in team environment, ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative, diverse group
• Professional working experience with Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, etc.
• Attention to detail and extraordinary time-management skills
• Good technical background relating to fabrics & product development
• Strategic and creative thinking, strong initiative, passionate about product
• Vertical mindset with the consumer in mind
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English.

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.