Senior Designer Kids Apparel

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.

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