Senior Designer Sportstyle Apparel (RCC)

PUMA Gruppe; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA is seeking an experienced Product Design Lead to contribute to the annual design plan and drive innovative ideas that align with business targets. You will lead the design team, integrate product and technical developments, and ensure high-quality design content that strengthens the brand and consumer appeal.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong collaboration, and the ability to travel to factories to finalize prototypes.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field.
• 5+ years designing for leading fashion/lifestyle/sports brands, ideally including apparel experience.
• Versatility across Sport/Fashion/Streetwear/Kids projects.
• Experience working in a team environment; can work autonomously and in a diverse group.
• Proficiency with Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop; 3D/AI experience is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to the formulation of the annual product design plan and execute innovative ideas to meet business targets.
• Lead execution of innovative product design development for continuous design innovation.
• Independently integrate product and technical developments into design.
• Ensure design quality to reinforce brand position and generate consumer demand.
• Travel to factories to finalize prototypes.
• Enter and update design information in data systems.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Autonomous working

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Tools

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

3D/AI

Jobbeschreibung

Contribute to the formulation of the annual product design plan for the product category and introduce and execute innovative design ideas, in order to achieve Business targets and product category objectives

Lead in execution of innovative product design development aimed at continuous design innovation and achieving set goals with the direction of the Teamhead/Creative Director

Independently integrate product and technical developments into product design

Ensure the quality of products' design content in order to reinforce and strengthen the brand position and generate consumer demand

Collect market intelligence, providing all involved with accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments and utilizes them effectively

Launch innovative product design ideas in line with specific product strategies

Meet functionality requirements and innovate in order to gain competitive advantage

Lead by example design team and coach team on the job

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.

Bachelor’s degree in Design and/or relevant field of study

At least 5 years work experience of designing for one or more leading fashion/lifestyle/sports brand, ideally including Men’s and/or Women’sApparel experience

Knowledge and design versatility to be able to alternate between Sport/fashion/Streetwear/Kidsprojects

Professional experience working in team environment, ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative, diverse group

Professional working experience with Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, etc. 3D/AI experience not crucialbut 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 and able to work under pressure to deliver project in short timeline

Strong communication and presentation skills

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.