• Lead in creation and execution of innovative product designs and deliver results in line with PUMA’s Kids FTW seasonal development calendar
• Reinforce and strengthen the brand position and help to generate consumer demand by ensuring the seasonal creative direction is expressed through the respective collections
• Work closely with the Creative Director to drive forward the brand DNA, market relevant design and desirability in the respective channels for PUMA
• Lead design team to produce, maintain and update creative decks / sketches / Illustrator drawings / specifications / material overviews / colour directions / boards, supporting the process and meeting all deadlines accordingly
• Manage product and technical developments across given product design areas and critical paths
• Guide team to attend product development meetings, where and when required
• Track sell in and sell through data, utilize market intelligence, and design trend information to continuously inspire the product creation process
• Drive a close cooperation with designers from inline, RCC’s (Regional Creation Centers) and other product areas and BU’s (Apparel & Accessories) to ensure strong collaboration and 360 design concepts when needed
• Lead, inspire and develop the individual team members and foster a strong team dynamic
• Manage, support, motivate, coordinate and develop the assigned team, including yearly performance appraisal process, goal setting and budget planning.
• Represent your design areas as design spokesperson at internal and external meetings to present new designs, concepts, creative direction and to be the key representative of the Kids product team working closely with Development, Product Line Management and Marketing
• International and domestic travel as required for market research, trend and inspiration trips, consumer insights and factories/development centers to assist and review commercialization and production on key products.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Footwear, Industrial, Fashion Design and/or relevant field of study
• Minimum 8+ years relevant experience in the fashion, sportswear or casual sports lifestyle space specializing in footwear
• Experience of directly leading a small design team is a strong advantage
• Proficiency and refinement in all stages of presentation, from concept to final design review
• Strong concept and storytelling skills
• Have a broad knowledge of footwear manufacturing and prototyping
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong MAC, CAD and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Packages
• Experience in international product development, manufacturing processes, product conceptualization and technical package specification
• Ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative within a diverse group
• Leadership capabilities, including ability to motivate and mentor others within working group
• Tremendous attention to detail, and extraordinary time-management skills
• Team player with ability to adapt to change quickly and with minimum supervision.
• Previous experience working in a kids’ design team is a plus.
• Please also add your PORTFOLIO to your application.

• Responsible for the creative design and execution of seasonal international footwear product line.
• Must have knowledge of both product Design and Development for creation of tech packs.
• Must have experience designing 3D toolings and waterproof constructions.
• Take Direction and Inspiration from Golf Performance Creative Director to incorporate PUMA seasonal initiatives into the Puma Golf footwear range.
• Lead product design reviews for product line management.  Create and present seasonal trend and color overviews at design meetings.
• Partner with Development Team in research of fabrications, techniques and applications.  Possess thorough understanding of the capabilities, flexibility and limitations of source base.
• Conduct regular store visits to key accounts and green grass to assure thorough knowledge of the market place. Must have knowledge of the sporting and consumer soft goods industry.
• Create and execute footwear range that meets the needed cost and margin requirements.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of detail sheets, CADS, and tech packages based on design time and action calendar.
• Update and create appropriate product category specific color CADs
• Upload designs and colors into online product database.
• Work with development to maintain footwear materials library and storage.
• Help with general product team design needs which could include art production for additional categories.
• Create footwear advanced concepts through sketching and rendering
• Create and maintain footwear seasonal line sheets.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a design concentration.
• Minimum 5-Years Design Experience
• Advanced skill level in Adobe Illustrator.
• Self-starter attitude and willingness to take on any challenge
• Strong material and silhouette driven design sensibility.
• Ability to sketch and communicate design ideas in detail.
• Skilled at utilizing product data-base development tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages at the same time.
• Knowledge of golf footwear market, color and trends.     
• Understanding of sports inspired design direction
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications.
• Requires some domestic and international travel
• Passion for Sports and Golf

The hiring range base pay for this position is $82,000-$135,300 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Deliver seasonal color and material stories and designs that are both in line with the seasonal creative direction and consumer relevant for PUMA CORE
• Collecting information on color, material trends and styling
• Innovate in finishing level of Designs, driving 'firsts' in areas of color, material application and usage, construction, branding etc
• Work closely with development teams to ensure materials meet the testing and usage standards for PUMA Sportstyle products
• Establish seasonal material palettes and build captivating seasonal stories that resonate with our key consumer in close collaboration with Team Head & Creative Direction Team
• Create colorway and material specification for Footwear
• Create graphic designs for Footwear          
• Possible travel to sample rooms and factories in Asia to implement development and review prototypes.

• At least 5 years of progressive work experience of designing for a leading footwear/lifestyle/sports brand, ideally in the fashion or sports industry
• Strong leadership, organizational and decision-making abilities
• Proven experience in color and material design, color and material creation, selection as well as graphic & print design
• Extensive knowledge of domestic and international retail, consumer trend, and product line dynamics
• Experience in international product development, manufacturing processes, product conceptualization and technical package specification
• Strong knowledge of international fashion/consumer trends and global market dynamics in footwear
• Proficiency in Adobe Packages
• Excellent presentation skills
• Very good verbal and written language skills in English
• ​Bachelor’s Degree in design and/or relevant field of study.