Creative & Design
Teamhead Design Sportstyle Apparel CORE & OUTERWEAR
Herzogenaurach, Germany
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
Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in Apparel Design in the fashion, sportswear or casual sports lifestyle industry
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar leadership position
University degree in Design and/or relevant field of study
Strong knowledge of fabrics and new industry technologies
Creativity and a refined sense for colors and details.
Excellent Mac skills and in depth knowledge of the Adobe suite
Exceptional ability to see projects through all phases of research, design, initial and final prototypes
Very good communication and presentation skills in English
Flexible and well organized Teamplayer.
Please also submit some extracts of your work (a portfolio) with your application.
This opportunity will be available in full time or part time.
Your Mission
Reinforce and strengthen the brand position and help to generate consumer demand
Ensure the translation of the seasonal creative direction into Sportstyle Apparel CORE & OUTERWEAR collections
Drive for market relevant design strategies and help to bring awareness to the design team of the bigger design organization
Lead in creation and execution of innovative product designs and deliver results in line with PUMA's seasonal development calendar
Represent your design areas as design spokesperson at internal and external meetings to present new designs, concepts and creative direction
Work closely with the Creative Director and Head of Design to drive forward the brand DNA, market relevant design and desirability in the Sportstyle channels for PUMA
Drive a close cooperation with designers from other product areas (Footwear & Accessories) to ensure strong, aligned 360 design concepts
Work as a dynamic, key representative of the Sportstyle product team, working closely with the Co-Designers, Development, Product Line Mangement, Business Units and Marketing
Lead, inspire and develop the individual team members and foster a strong team dynamic
International and domestic travel as required to achieve a high level of product development, including visits to manufacturing countries / factories to assist and review commercialization and production on key product
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 16,100 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
