Your talent
- University degree in Footwear Technology, Engineering, or related field
- Extensive experience in end-to-end footwear product development
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- In-depth material knowledge and passion for innovation
- Proactive and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Excellent communication, intercultural competence, and strategic mindset
- Team-oriented, resilient, and confident under pressure
- Experience with sustainability, innovation, and IP processes is a strong advantage
- Fluent in English; German and/or Mandarin is a plus
- Willingness to travel internationally.
Your mission
- Own the end-to-end product development process, from initial design through confirmation, ensuring technical feasibility and performance
- Act as the key technical partner to Design and Product Line Management, translating creative concepts into innovative, manufacturable solutions
- Mentor and guide the Development team, fostering knowledge-sharing and professional growth
- Drive material and construction innovation, working closely with suppliers to improve performance and sustainability
- Evaluate prototypes and approve Red Tag samples, ensuring they meet functional, aesthetic, and cost targets
- Translate athlete and performance feedback into actionable improvements across the development cycle
- Lead collaboration with cross-functional partners, including Sourcing, Sustainability, and Testing, to deliver against key milestones
- Assess supplier capabilities and lead onboarding for performance-driven projects and innovations
- Domestic and international travel required (approx. 20%).
Our principles
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 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.
