Sporting Fashion & Goods
Graphic Designer Training Apparel & Footwear
Mid Level
Herzogenaurach, Germany
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
Contributes to the design of apparel products within PUMA, working under the direction of the Senior Designer, Teamhead or Creative Director. The designer supports innovative product design development, integrates product and technical developments, and helps reinforce the brand position and generate consumer demand. The position sits within the product design team for a product category and delivers projects in line with the PUMA development calendar.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect market intelligence under the direction of the Senior Designer, Teamhead or Creative Director, providing all stakeholders with accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments and using that information effectively.
- Contribute to the quality of products' design content in order to reinforce and strengthen the brand position and generate consumer demand.
- Integrate product and technical developments into product design.
- Support the Senior Designer in the execution of innovative product design development aimed at continuous design innovation and achieving set goals.
- Challenge the global brand positioning guidelines to ensure consideration of new product and program ideas and appropriate modification where necessary.
- Launch innovative product design ideas in line with specific product strategies.
- Identify functionality requirements and ensure accurate use of information technology systems in order to gain competitive advantage.
- Identify opportunities for design support in order to improve business processes and enhance customer and consumer intimacy.
- 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.
- Deliver projects in line with the PUMA development calendar.
- Ensure that design activities leverage learning across the PUMA organisation.
- Contribute to adequate protection of PUMA's intellectual property.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Graphic Design or similar education.
- 3+ years of experience designing apparel products for one or more leading footwear, lifestyle or sports brands.
- Good knowledge of sports performance, fabrics and new industry technology.
- Very good feeling for colours, fabrics and trends.
- Excellent CAD skills using Adobe and knowledge of MS Office, especially PowerPoint.
- Very good written and spoken English skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Team player mentality.
Preferred Skills
- 3D software knowledge is good to have but is not a requirement.
The Application Process
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-supported functions may be used for isolated organisational steps such as scheduling interviews, with no influence on decisions in the application process.
- Apply online and follow the steps to upload an application.
- Submit a portfolio with the 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 more than 120 countries and has around 22,000 employees worldwide. PUMA looks for SPEED & SPIRIT in its candidates, defined by values that inspire employees to be driven in performance, vibrant in sporting legacy and together in team spirit, while letting individual talent and experience shine.
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