Senior Art Director (limited for 12 months)

PUMA; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking a senior creative lead to guide campaigns from concept to delivery and manage pre-/post-production with hands-on design using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners across photoshoots, shoots, and cross-channel initiatives, travel up to 50% internationally, and mentor junior members in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years in print, film, digital, retail and brand design.
• Proven leadership with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to manage complex creative projects end-to-end.
• Advanced typography, color theory, digital design and print production.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; motion/3D is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Associate Creative Director and teams to develop and deliver campaigns with on-brand quality.
• Lead pre-production, production and post-production for campaigns, including hands-on design and file creation.
• Guide projects through ideation, design development and final delivery with production-ready assets.
• Plan and execute photoshoots with internal producers and external partners.
• Lead brainstorming sessions within the internal agency and cross-channel teams.
• Present creative work to internal stakeholders and channels.
• Stay informed on creative and marketplace trends to influence work.
• Collaborate with PR, Social, Paid Media, eCom and Retail for consistency.
• Identify and brief external photographers, creatives and producers.
• Work within production budgets with production managers.
• Lead post-production asset selection and final file delivery.
• Contribute to regional creative guidelines and sales tool development.

Skills

Leadership

Creative direction

Project management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

3D design

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. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy.

YOUR MISSION

• Work closely with the Associate Creative Director, as well as Art Directors, Project Managers, Producers, Content Creators, Business Units and Channel Owners, to develop and deliver high- and low-production campaigns, ensuring consistent, on brand quality across all creative work through final asset delivery.
• Lead the day-to-day tasks associated with pre-production, production and post-production for assigned campaigns, inlcuding hands on design and file creation
• Lead creative projects through all phases of development and execution, from concept ideation and design development to final delivery. Design and create production-ready files and assets, applying strong craft across layout, typography, file building, colour, print, digital and video, while using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma to create high-quality outputs
• Partner with internal producers to plan and execute photoshoots and other productions
• Lead brainstorming sessions within the Internal Creative Agency, Business Units, external partners,external creative agencies and cross-channel teams
• Present creative work to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Stay informed on relevant creative, cultural and marketplace trends, and apply insights to inform the work
• Collaborate with channels such as PR, Social, Paid Media, eCom and Retail to help ensure creative consistency across touchpoints
• Support the identification and briefing of external partners such as photographers, creatives and producers
• Work within production budgets on a project-by-project basis together with production managers
• Lead the post-production asset selection and retouching process, including the preperation and delivery of final files
• Contribute to the development of creative guidelines to support regional execution of global concepts
• Support the development and execution of sales tools, including creative proposals, mood boards and internal documents, by designing layouts and creating final files as required
• Act as a strong creative contributor within the Internal Creative Agency
• Collaborate with and support junior team members where needed.

YOUR TALENT

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience across print, film, digital, retail, and brand design
• Proven leadership experience, including guiding teams, mentoring colleagues, and managing external partners and resources
• Ability to lead complex creative projects from strategic concept and design direction through production and delivery
• Advanced expertise in creative processes, typography, color theory, digital and interactive design, video storytelling, and print production
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; motion and 3D experience is an advantage
• Strong strategic, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence senior and cross-functional partners
• Excellent communication, judgment, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage multiple initiatives
• Experience directing studio and location photo shoots in fast-paced environments
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including internationally.

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.