(Junior) Manager Creative Services Europe - fixed term 12 month

PUMA Group; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA Group in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria is seeking a hands-on Creative Operations specialist to coordinate asset production across Europe. You will manage end-to-end campaigns, translations, and localized assets while ensuring brand consistency and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Merchandising, Sales and external agencies, optimize DAM workflows, and support budget tracking and administration within Creative Services.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Media, Design or related field.
• Several years of experience in creative operations, marketing production, or project management within an international environment.
• Strong understanding of brand management, creative production workflows, and asset management systems (DAM).
• Proven experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across functions and markets.
• Strong vendor and agency management skills with ability to brief and steer external partners.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate and execute creative asset production across Europe for print, digital, retail, and campaigns.
• Adapt global campaigns for European markets and manage localized asset creation, including translations.
• Manage creative projects and production workflows with internal and external partners.
• Support Retail Marketing with asset coordination and material provisioning.
• Oversee end-to-end production processes including shoots and multilingual adaptations.
• Maintain and optimize DAM systems and creative workflows for efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure all assets align with global, regional, and local brand guidelines and quality standards.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Merchandising, Sales and external partners.
• Contribute to process improvements and standardization of production workflows.
• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, invoicing, and related admin in Creative Services.

Kenntnisse

Creative operations

Project management

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

DAM experience

MS Office

English fluency

Ausbildung

Marketing/Comm/Business degree

Tools

DAM

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 BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

YOUR MISSION:

• Coordinate and execute creative asset production across Europe, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output across print, digital, retail, and campaign channels
• Adapt global campaigns for European markets and coordinate localized asset creation, including translations and market-specific requirements
• Manage creative projects and production workflows in collaboration with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and vendors
• Support Retail Marketing by coordinating creative asset requirements and ensuring the efficient provision of communication materials
• Oversee end-to-end production processes, including graphic production, photo shoots, stadium advertising assets, and multilingual adaptations
• Maintain and optimize Digital Asset Management systems and creative workflows to improve efficiency and scalability
• Ensure all creative assets are aligned with global, regional, and local brand guidelines and quality standards
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Merchandising, Sales, and external partners to ensure seamless project execution
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of production processes and creative service operations
• Support budget tracking, forecasting, invoicing, and related administrative activities within the Creative Services function.

YOUR TALENT:

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Media, Design, or a related field
• Several years of experience in creative operations, marketing production, project management, or creative services within an international environment.
• Strong understanding of brand management, creative production workflows, and asset management systems (DAM)
• Proven experience managing creative projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders across functions and markets
• Strong vendor and agency management skills with the ability to effectively brief and steer external partners
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with a structured and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience in print, digital, retail, and campaign asset production.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels
• Proactive, hands-on team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality, consistency, and brand compliance
• Fluent in English; additional European language skills are a plus
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and experience with project management and asset management tools.

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.