Sporting Fashion & Goods
Senior Graphic Designer Apparel
Mid Level
Shanghai, China
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
This role is responsible for all line graphic design for apparel, including Select / Special Make-up / Rapid Response Design creation for Key Accounts, PUMA Retail and Outlet. Working under the direction of the Teamhead / Creative Director, the designer collaborates with the apparel designer, Product Line Manager, Development team and China merchant team to create and execute innovative graphic design aligned with Global creative direction. The role involves understanding regional trends and market direction, collecting market intelligence, and travelling to factories to support product development and meet quick-response timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand the region's trends and market direction to ensure all graphics designed for the regions are brand relevant.
- Identify functionality requirements and ensure accurate use of information technology systems in order to gain competitive advantage.
- Be accountable for achieving all tasks of the Vertical Development Calendar within the given timelines.
- Travel to factories to work on product development and ensure quick-response timelines are met.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- University degree in Design and/or a relevant field of study.
- At least 5-8 years of work experience in graphic design of apparel for one or more leading fashion/lifestyle/sports brands.
- Versatile designer with experience designing graphics across men's, women's and children's products.
- Professional experience working in a team environment, with the ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative, diverse group.
- Professional working experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
- Tremendous attention to detail and extraordinary time-management skills.
- Key account concept and end-consumer understanding within the Chinese market.
- Vertical mindset.
- Strategic and creative thinking, strong initiative and passion about product.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Fluent in Mandarin and English.
Preferred Skills
- Strong apparel graphic execution knowledge is preferred.
- Experience in the fashion, athletic/apparel industry is ideal.
The Application Process
Applications are submitted online. PUMA states that every application is reviewed by real people committed to fairness, transparency and equal opportunity, regardless of background, identity or experience. No automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions, and any AI-supported functions are limited to isolated organisational steps such as scheduling interviews, with no influence on decisions in the application process.
- Complete the online application process and upload your application.
About the Company
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. PUMA describes its candidate criteria as 'SPEED & SPIRIT', with values to be driven in performance, vibrant in sporting legacy, together in team spirit, and to let individual talent and experience shine.
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