Junior Designer Training Footwear

PUMA North America, Inc.; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking a footwear designer to collaborate on the Training Footwear category, translating consumer and market needs into seasonal concepts, color, material and graphic directions, and supporting both collection-based and standalone designs.

You will conduct market research, prepare materials for reviews, and present designs with strong communication. This role can be full-time or part-time and requires a completed design degree and proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• Completed design degree or equivalent.
• Experience in color/material/graphic/footwear design.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of footwear consumer trends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on delivery of the Training Footwear category.
• Conceptualize designs addressing consumer, retailer and company goals on seasonal timelines.
• Support collection-based and standalone designs with materials and colors.
• Provide market research and design trend analysis.
• Prepare support material for reviews.

Skills

Color/material/graphic/footwear design

Presentation & communication

Independence under deadlines

Organization

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 Training Footwear category
• 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
• 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. Equality for all is one of the core principles at

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.