Herzogenaurach, Germany (Senior) Designer Teamsport Apparel Creative & Design

(Senior) Designer Teamsport Apparel

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Demonstrate excellence in creation and execution of innovative designs following the brand, category, and product strategies

Take ownership of the whole design process, from ideation until final production approval

Contribute to the formulation of the seasonal creative direction and support the Teamhead guiding and supervising the team through its implementation

Elaborate and present concepts, sketches, and final designs in a compelling, clear, transparent, and effective way to the design team as well as our product counterparts and external stakeholders

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a holistic approach to the product as well as a consumer centered strategy, following the brand’s perspective

Integrate product, functional, and technical developments into designtasks in order to improve business processes and enhance customer/consumer engagement

Challenge the global brand positioning guidelines to ensure consideration of new product and program ideas and appropriate modification when necessary

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

In support of the Teamhead, help to manage, mentor, and inspire other members of the design team as well as external resources (freelancers, etc)

Keep track and support the team to deliver projects in line with PUMA development calendar.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Apparel Design in the sportswear or casual sports lifestyle industry in a performance category

At least 1-2 years of experience in a leadership position

Strong knowledge of fabrics and new industry technologies

Very good sense for colors, creativity and design talent

Excellent Macintosh skills and knowledge including Adobe creative suite

Exceptional ability to see projects through all phases of research, design, initial and final prototypes

Very good communication and presentation skills in English

Flexible and well organized Teamplayer

University degree in Design and/or relevant field of study

Please submit your PORTFOLIO with your CV

This opportunity will be available in full time or part time.

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.

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 employs more than 20,000 people 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.