Junior Designer Training Footwear

PUMA SE; Herzogenaurach; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE is seeking a Junior Designer for Training Footwear to collaborate on delivering the Training Footwear category and to conceptualize market-ready designs. You will support collection-based designs, material and color decisions, and provide trend analyses to guide direction.

The role emphasizes strong Illustrator/Photoshop skills, independent work under tight deadlines, and a portfolio submission with CV. Open to full-time or part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in color/material/graphic/footwear design or related design.
• Ability to conceptualize market relevant designs on a seasonal timeline.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Fluent portfolio with design references requested.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the delivery of the Training Footwear category.
• Conceptualize unique designs addressing consumer, retailer and company goals.
• Support collection-based and stand-alone designs, materials and color decisions.
• Provide market research and trend analysis supporting direction.
• Prepare support material for reviews.

Skills

Footwear design

Color/Material knowledge

Presentation skills

Communication

Time management

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Junior Designer Training Footwear

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. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy.

• 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
• 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 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.

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg. Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward. And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.