Creative & Design
Designer I Run/Train Footwear
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
Bachelor's Degree in industrial design or related field
1-3 years of footwear design experience.
Collaboration skills across cross functional teams
Strong drawing, rendering, and presentation skills.
Refined design conceptualization and communication skills.
Competency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Substance, Keyshot, Gravity Sketch, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel and work internationally 10% yearly.
Your Mission
The Designer I, for the Running, Training Footwear-Fast Team position will be responsible for meeting seasonal design objectives within the parameters of the PUMA Fast Team timeline. With oversight from Team Head, the candidate will contribute to the footwear design process by combining influences of performance, user-centric problem solving, sport, and lifestyle to bring unique products to market. The duties include designing seasonal lifestyle/performance-driven footwear and addressing fast-paced design requests. Color and material selection, pattern design, storytelling, presentation preparation, market research, and logistical support.
Working closely with the Team Head for Running, Training, and Footwear, you will create unique new footwear designs that address consumer, retailer, and company needs on a seasonal timeline. Tasks include:
Conceptualize and execute new footwear designs.
Conceptualize and execute pattern designs and graphics.
Create product narratives that align with the creative direction.
Engineer value considered alternatives of In-line Products.
Provide market research and design trend analysis.
Prepare design review presentations.
Execute footwear design detailing and technical packages.
Design, refine, and specify trend-relevant color, graphics, and material options.
Refine and finish footwear designs through multiple prototyping processes.
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.
