Sporting Fashion & Goods
Senior Designer Apparel RCC APAC
Mid Level
Shanghai, China
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
This designer role is responsible for creating apparel lines, including select, special make-up, and rapid response designs, for key accounts, PUMA retail, and outlet channels. The role requires understanding regional trends and market direction to ensure products are brand-relevant for the region. The designer works closely with the Teamhead of Design, Product Line Manager, Development team, and the China merchant team to create and execute innovative apparel collections based on global creative direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Be responsible for all lines, including Select/Special Makeup/Rapid Response Design creation for Key Accounts, Puma Retail, and Outlet or any account when required.
- Understand the region's trends and market direction to ensure all products designed for the regions are brand relevant.
- Prepare trend boards, material, and trim boards.
- Design ranges and products that complement the international collection while satisfying the needs of the region, considering the elements that affect the region (Men's, Women's and Children's).
- Be accountable for achieving all tasks of the Vertical Development Calendar within the given timelines.
- Gain market insight by visiting the markets, fashion fairs, concept stores, etc. as required.
- Travel to the factories to work on the development of the product and ensure that quick response timelines are met.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- University degree in Design and/or relevant field of study.
- Versatile designer with experience designing products 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 3D Design, 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 English.
Preferred Skills
- At least 5-8 years of work experience designing for one or more leading fashion/lifestyle/sports brand, ideally in the fashion, athletic/apparel industry.
The Application Process
Applications are submitted online through PUMA's application portal. Every application is reviewed by real people committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity; no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. AI may be used only for isolated tasks such as scheduling interviews.
- Click 'Apply Online' and follow the steps to 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 provides equal opportunities for all job applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
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