Creative & Design
Apparel Designer I - Temp
Somerville, United States of America
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
Your Talent
· A strong eye for detail
· Strong drawing, rendering and presentation skills
· Excellent organizational skills coupled with a pro-active, team-based personality.
· Show self-motivation, maturity, drive and the desire to learn and grow professionally.
· Ability to take direction and be proactive in assisting team members.
· Show effective project time management.
· Adhere to corporate policies and procedures.
· Acquire and share knowledge/skills.
· Competency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
Your Mission
The role will support the Boston RCC Sportstyle design team; helping to create apparel concepts and products that meet Puma’s global performance brand and quality standards.
· Create concept and technical sketches
· Market research and design trend analysis
· Assist in preparing for design review presentations.
· Work with design team to create and maintain development tech packs.
· Participate in product fit sessions.
· Manage design database with apparel team.
· Assist with color CADs and updates based on account feedback
· Assist designers with sourcing fabric/trims from our in-house library
· Ensure that all products follow Puma international design, brand, and quality standards.
· Conduct market research for competitor, best practices, consumer, and price studies, and most importantly trend research.
· Attend weekly cross-functional meeting
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 supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
