Creative & Design
Senior Designer Teamsport Apparel
Herzogenaurach, Germany
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Your Talent
- At least 5 years work experience of designing for one or more leading fashion/lifestyle/sports brand
- Knowledge and design versatility to be able to alternate between Sport/fashion driven projects
- Professional experience working in team environment, ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative, diverse group
- Proficient in Apparel 3D software, Vstitcher or similar.
- Professional working experience with Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, etc.
- Tremendous attention to detail and extraordinary time-management skills
- Excellent technical background relating to fabrics & product development
- Strategic and creative thinking, strong initiative, passionate about product
- Vertical mindset with the consumer in mind
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Fluent in English
- Bachelor’s degree in Design and/or relevant field of study
- Please submit your PORTFOLIO with your CV.
Your Mission
- Demonstrate excellence in the creation and execution of innovative designs aligned with the brand, category, and product strategies, including a strong integration of 3D design methodologies
- Take ownership of the complete design process from initial concept and 2D/3D ideation to final production approval leveraging tools such as VStitcher, CLO3D, or similar to drive efficiency and accuracy
- Act as a 3D design ambassador, championing digital design workflows across the team, embedding 3D thinking into daily practices, and supporting the evolution of internal processes through active knowledge-sharing and guidance
- Contribute to the formulation of seasonal creative direction and support the Teamhead in guiding, supervising, and mentoring the team through its successful implementation both in traditional and digital design spaces
- Develop and present compelling concepts, sketches, and final designs in both 2D and 3D formats to internal teams, product counterparts, and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and clarity throughout
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Sourcing, and Marketing to ensure a holistic, consumer-centric product approach that aligns with PUMA’s brand vision and embraces modern 3D development techniques
- Integrate product, functional, and technical developments including 3D fit iterations and material simulations into the design process to improve development speed, sustainability efforts, and consumer engagement
- Challenge global brand positioning guidelines where needed to support innovative new product or program ideas, particularly where 3D capabilities can bring added value or differentiation
- Stay current on industry trends, digital design innovations, and competitor activity to inform the design process and drive relevant, future-focused creative direction
- In support of the Teamhead, help mentor and inspire team members and freelancers, including coaching on 3D design tools, best practices, and workflow integration
- Support the team in ensuring all design deliverables are met in line with PUMA’s global development calendar.
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.
