Senior Designer Apparel

PUMA Group; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 52.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA is seeking a senior Kids Apparel Designer to drive end-to-end design from concept to final product, blending performance and street-inspired aesthetics. You will lead cross-functional teams with the Teamhead, translating market insights into compelling designs for our global kids collections.

With 6+ years in fashion design, fluency in English, and a strong eye for fabrics and innovative materials, you will mentor juniors, ensure design excellence, and align with Puma's 360° design concepts

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience designing for leading fashion/lifestyle brands.
• Experience in Kids fashion or athletic/apparel is a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong team player with adaptability and independent work ability.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end design process from concept to final product for Kids Apparel.
• Drive innovation in design development with guidance from the Teamhead.
• Integrate product and technical developments into design.
• Ensure design content quality to strengthen brand and demand.
• Collaborate with Graphic Team and FTW & Accessories for holistic concepts.
• Research trends and market intelligence to inform design.
• Mentor junior designers on the job.
• Deliver projects on the Puma development calendar and travel to factories.

Kenntnisse

Design leadership

Adobe Creative Suite

3D design

AI-powered design tools

Fabrics & product development

English fluency

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

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.

All genders are welcome.

YOUR MISSION:

• Lead the end-to-end design process from concept to final product across versatile Kids Apparel, ranging from functional performance-driven to street culture-inspired products
• Lead in execution of innovative product design development aimed at continuous design innovation and achieving set goals with the direction of the Teamhead
• Independently integrate product and technical developments into product design
• Ensure the quality of products' design content to reinforce and strengthen the brand position and generate Kids specific consumer demand
• Close collaboration with designers across other product areas (Graphic Team, FTW& Accessories) to ensure strong alignment and the delivery of holistic, 360° design concepts where needed.
• Collect market intelligence, providing all involved with accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments and utilizes them effectively
• Lead by example junior designer and coach / mentor them on the job
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with outstanding time management skills attention to detail, and extraordinary time-management skill
• Delivery of projects in line with PUMA development calendar
• Travel to factories to finalize prototypes
• Research markets for trends and inspiration
• Enter and update design information in data systems.

YOUR TALENT:

• All genders are welcome to apply
• Bachelor’s degree in design and/or relevant field of study
• Minimum 6+ work experience of designing for one or more leading fashion/lifestyle/sports brand
• Experience in the Kids fashion, athletic/apparel industry is a plus
• Team player with the ability to quickly adapt to change and work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge and design versatility to be able to alternate between lifestyle/fashion/performance driven projects
• Professional experience working in team environment, ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative, diverse group
• Professional working experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of 3D design is a plus
• Curiosity and experience with AI-powered design tools is a plus
• Tremendous attention to detail and extraordinary time-management skills
• Excellent technical background relating to fabrics & product development
• Strategic and creative thinking, strong initiative, passionate about product
• Vertical mindset with the consumer in mind
• Excellent understanding of new and innovative materials and hardware as well as upcoming trends
• 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.