Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, or related field
• Relevant experience in communications within the consumer goods and/or sports and lifestyle industry
• Demonstrates strong writing, editing, communication, and organization skills
• Highly creative and innovative thinker with a proactive, resourceful, and adaptable approach to challenges
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deliverables and timelines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global/matrix organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of social platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok) 
• Passion, experience and familiarity with the sporting goods, fashion, lifestyle, or consumer goods space
• Position is based in Somerville, MA

Responsibilities: 

We are currently looking for a highly motivated PR and Marketing Communications Temp to work out of our Somerville, MA office. The PR and Marketing Communications Temp will be part of the dynamic PUMA North America (PNA) communications team, which is responsible for PR, Paid Media and Social efforts for the region.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Director, Marketing Communications and other key team members and stakeholders across the broader PNA Marketing teams to help develop and execute impactful PR and communications strategies and plans for the North America business.

Additionally, you will provide day-to-day support across various communications initiatives, ensuring the team operates efficiently and effectively.  This includes, but is not limited to:

• Assist with creating, editing and developing PR materials and documents
• Support the development and creation of PowerPoint presentations in alignment with brand guidelines
• Manage product seeding initiatives including execution, tracking for coverage, maintaining current contact lists, etc.
• Support with day-to-day media inquiries including sample and photo requests
• Work with the external agency partner to monitor, analyze and communicate results
• Maintain the communications calendar, SharePoint site, media lists and additional key team documents
• Assist in management of PR budget
• Provide support on key Paid Media and Social initiatives as needed
• Remain current with best practices, strategies, and industry standards related to PR, media, and influencer marketing. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Textile Design, or related field.

• 2-4 years of professional footwear or fashion/accessory design experience, with a strong focus on color, materials and treatments. Product & Design abilities a plus.

• Technical knowledge related to footwear materials, trims, treatments, and constructions that align with the product development process.

• Strong merchandising abilities with the ability to create well balanced interest packs and collections.

• Deep understanding of current and emerging global fashion trends and how they translate into product.

• Exceptional visual storytelling skills—mood boards, material palettes, color forecasting, etc.

• Strong sketching, rendering, and Adobe Creative Suite skills.

• Experience working with global product creation teams and factory partners.

• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• A clear point of view and the confidence to push creative boundaries while balancing commercial goals.

• Up to 15% domestic and/or international travel

PUMA is seeking a passionate and creative Footwear Designer II with a strong focus on color, material, and storytelling to join our dynamic design team. In this role, you will help shape the visual and emotional identity of our products by crafting compelling footwear packs aimed to inspire and connect with consumers. You will bring fresh ideas, hands-on material exploration, and strong design instincts to create collections that push boundaries and reflect the brand’s vision. This role will focus on delivering compelling, innovative CMF (Color, Material, Finish) concepts that resonate globally and drive cultural relevance in our regional marketplace. You’ll translate your passion for design and storytelling into impactful product experiences for the modern consumer.

A culturally attuned designer who lives and breathes fashion, sneakers, and material innovation. You’re curious, bold, and always scanning the horizon for what’s next. You know how to create products that’s not just on trend, but ahead of it—rooted in story and built for impact. We believe footwear is more than function—it’s a reflection of identity, expression, and movement. Join us in redefining what’s next.

• Research global fashion, art, culture, and sneaker trends to stay ahead of market shifts and identify emerging influences.

• Design and develop color and material concepts across multiple footwear lines with an emphasis on seasonal stories and cohesive pack narratives, aligning with brand strategy, resonating with target consumers and meeting cost and margin requirements.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners in Design, Product Line Management and Development to translate insights into bold, consumer-relevant footwear stories catering to regional needs, bring concepts to life from ideation to final product.

• Lead the material selection process, exploring new and innovative materials, finishes, and constructions aimed to elevate product across a competitive landscape.

• Build color and material palettes that are both trend-forward and rooted in brand identity.

• Create and deliver mood boards, color CADs, material maps, and physical mock-ups to clearly communicate design vision when applicable, meeting tight deadlines.

• Participate in material and trend research trips, trade shows, and inspiration travel to stay ahead of trends and innovations.

• Build visually captivating presentations to communicate design narratives and material innovations to cross-functional teams, internal stakeholders and senior leadership.

• Participate in and lead seasonal trend reviews and consumer-focused brainstorming sessions.

• Maintain an expert understanding of the local market competitive landscape and brand positioning to ensure connection with consumers.

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Management, Business Administration or Marketing preferred
• 2-4 years’ experience in the sportswear industry, Footwear and/or Product Management preferred.
• Very good knowledge and passion for sportswear, streetwear, sports-fashion, and consumer trends.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with complex processes at the same time.
• Team player mentality, high flexibility, and open mindedness.
• Very good presentation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, overall business orientation.
• Very good verbal and written language skills in English – additional languages are great differentiators.
• Initiative, energy, passion, eye for details, confident and looking for daily challenges in an international environment.
• Domestic and/or International Travel - up to 15%

• Build product assortments & manage the product creation process for assigned Sportstyle Footwear product lines specifically drafted to the needs of North America and Latin American regions.
• Ensure that products are connected to consumer needs and locally relevant, driving story telling excellence and brand heat.
• Manage the product creation process & calendar from brief to final product sign off on specific GTM timelines.
• Liaise with Global Business Units, regional teams as well as Sourcing counterparts.
• Build and share expertise about North & Latin American markets & business developments, Key Accounts & consumers with the local and global teams.
• Manage Product KPIs: competitive Retail Price, target FOB setting, margin, style efficiency as well as sustainability targets.
• Analyze & suggest product decisions based on Orders, Sell-In, Sell-Through & consumer feedback.
• Ensuring accurate and timeless maintenance of all relevant PUMA systems.
• Present product assortments during Key Account meetings.
• Travel domestically and internationally for market research, customer meetings & Global Milestone meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
• 5-7 years relevant experience in communications roles
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven experience developing and implementing highly effective strategic and measurable communication plans and materials
• Strong knowledge of public relations tactics and strategies, including media relations and social media, as well as experience working with agency partners
• Deep understanding of traditional media, emerging media and social media platforms and trends, with experience leveraging both editors and talent within the channels to drive brand visibility
• Demonstrated ability to identify, negotiate, and manage both organic and paid partnerships (as needed) with micro, mid-tier and macro influencers to drive brand awareness and engagement across campaigns, product launches and seasonal moments
• Brings strong, active relationships with top-tier U.S. media across consumer, fashion, business and lifestyle verticals with a proven record of delivering high-impact results
• Creative problem-solving skills, highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Passion, experience and familiarity with the sports, fashion, lifestyle, or consumer goods space
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, agility and the ability to adapt to change while working in a matrixed organization
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment with both global and local partners

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This position will be responsible for creating and driving compelling and strategic stories and plans that align to key business initiatives for the PUMA business in North America. The Senior Marketing Manager Communications will help identify and deliver creative storytelling that connects consumers to our brand, purpose, products and athletes consistently. This position will work closely with both PUMA’s global and North American marketing teams to translate our global initiatives to the North American market to support the business and brand functions.

• Responsible for developing and executing communications strategies for PUMA North America, owning efforts for regionally specific initiatives within the North America media landscape and key global initiatives that are led by the North America based team
• Proactively pitch strategic media within consumer, lifestyle, culture, sneaker, fashion, emerging media, social media and business media, as well as cultivate new relationships across verticals
• Responsible for creating, editing and developing PR materials and other media tools including messaging, press releases, executive briefs, talking points, media presentations, pitches, among other documents
• Organize media interviews and event media attendance and coverage
• Work with PUMA spokespeople to prepare briefing materials and organize media interviews as needed
• Work closely with the North America account marketing teams to communicate account specific programming and build interest
• Manage communications calendar for PNA
• Help manage North American external agency relationships and serve as day-to-day contact for owned initiatives
• Support with North America corporate and internal communications initiatives as needed
• Collaborate with other cross functional departments and teams – including within North America marketing, across product and category teams, to global communications counterparts – and build strong working relationships to ensure alignment and successful North America implementation of communications plans
• Monitor and measure success using tools and resources available, and deliver goals and KPI’s on a timely basis
• Act as a PUMA representative at events
• Assist in management of PR budget

• HS diploma required 
• 1-2 years’ experience in administrative support role within a related field,
• Experience in a role dealing with sensitive information and a requirement for professional discretion,
• Proficient in MS Office Suite,
• Experience in Workday and UKG Dimensions timekeeping beneficial but not required,
• Strong support skills, can manage multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly,
• Eligible for hybrid working post training period.

The Human Resources Assistant Retail Stores plays a crucial role within the People & Organization (P&O) team, directly supporting several functions including the Retail Stores P&O Partners, Retail Stores Organizational Learning & Development and other functions within the broader P&O team. Responsibilities for this position include various administrative duties in connection with the P&O function, including data entry, new-hire onboarding and offboarding, and various ad hoc projects.

• Process system approvals for all store locations in Workday related to job postings, offers and hiring,
• Conduct background checks for Retail Store Management employees,
• Monitor and maintain system-related onboarding requirements including Minor Work Permits, I-9 completion, and policy acknowledgements,
• Process, track and file performance action notices, and corrective action signoffs,
• Manage and maintain the Labor Law Posters for the Field, including but not limited to, new orders, replacements and communicating updates,
• Assist Partner team in scheduling 90-day check-in meetings with new Store Managers and assigned Partners,
• Provide support with annual processes like Talent Management, Merit Planning & Goal Setting,
• Assist in generating and creating new ways and ideas for recruiting and retention at the store level,
• Oversee the responses to Glassdoor posts for the Field,
• Partner with Corporate Employer Branding Ambassador to bring to life in stores,
• Audit and pay invoices for select vendors utilized for the Field,

• Conduct employment verifications and/or triage and draft letters for employee verification or immigration purposes,
• Provide unemployment responses and coordination of data needed with Payroll,

• Manage and own Retail Policy & Procedures and all revisions on a quarterly basis,
• Collect and distribute department mail,
• Other duties and ad hoc projects as needed

• Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field
• Performance design and managerial experience required.
• Ability to manage design processes from conception through production.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a deep understanding of apparel trends and technical design.
• Clear understanding of garment construction, materials, fit standards, and cost-effective design expertise. Excellent eye for color, fabric, silhouette and detail.
• Strong trend forecasting and market research skills.
• Ability to translate brand vision into commercially viable designs with a demonstration to innovate while maintaining brand integrity.
• Knowledge of 3D design tools for potential color/material rendering. Adobe and MS office proficiency.
• Experience working in an international/global setting.
• 25% domestic and international travel.

We are looking for an energetic design leader to oversee PUMA’s International Training design team. This person will be responsible to creatively lead and manage the design team through the entire design process from concept to completion. This person will have an entrepreneurial spirit and a resume of experience that can lead a team of talented designers to create a successful product range that fulfills the ever-changing request of the training consumer. This person will manage a team of multiple designers and be an integral part of implementing the seasonal creative brand direction within the training product offering.

• Implement creative direction for PUMA’s Training product line supporting the overall brand creative direction in alignment with all creative cross functional design partners.

• Provide market research and design trend analysis.

• Managing and mentoring a team of designers.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills (with Product Development, Merchandising, and Sourcing).

• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback to drive quality and performance.

• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Cultivate and maintain a positive, constructive working environment.

• Organize and participate in market travel to international and domestic markets and key accounts.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Junior Marketing Manager to join our growing marketing team. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a passion for the PUMA basketball brand. This person would be critical in building, campaign execution, and data-driven decision making. This role will support the development and implementation of integrated marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and business growth. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Art Direction, Digital Marketing or design-related equivalent

• 8+ years’ experience in the digital design, social, or creative specific to the footwear/apparel industry

• Management experience of teams with 3+ people

• Must be a self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, organized, detail oriented, collaborative and flexible

• Effectively prioritize multiple projects while simultaneously handling demands and changes 

• Excellent writing and communications experience 

• Domestic and International Travel required - up to 40%

We are seeking a motivated Associate Creative Director Run/Train (RT) to strategize, manage and develop advertising campaigns that push the boundaries of creativity while driving strategic objectives. This role encompasses both the artistry of creative ideation and the leadership prowess to guide a team toward excellence. As the Associate Creative Director (R/T), you will be at the forefront of crafting innovative campaigns that resonate with audiences, elevate brand identity, and deliver tangible results for the business.

Our ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the running and fitness industry, coupled with a proven track record in crafting strategic frameworks and executing creative campaigns across diverse marketing channels. You should demonstrate extensive expertise in digital content development, including defining seasonal content plans, structuring messaging hierarchies, and overseeing end-to-end creative execution. The ideal candidate has impeccable taste, is innovate, collaborative, ambitious and enjoys managing a team.

• Develop thorough creative strategies aligned with the Brand and BU's objectives, maintaining brand identity, and captivating the target audience.

• Oversee the end-to-end development and implementation of seasonal creative directions for the Business Unit, including collaboration with external partners and agencies.

• Define clear content plans and message hierarchies for all marketing channels and create plans to produce the required assets.

• Collaborate with marketing channel owners to implement ideas that align with their strategic channel directions encompassing Paid Media, PR, Organic Social, Commercial Marketing, and ecommerce.

• Lead creative productions by identifying, hiring, and briefing external partners such as creative agencies, photographers, illustrators, animators, producers, and content creators. Additionally, manage multiple agency relationships and designers across various projects with a clear design voice and unwavering creative precision.

• Lead the development of creative guidelines to aid in regional execution of global concepts.

• Use research and market trends analysis, benchmark, feedback, and consumer insights to identify opportunities and inform strategic decision-making.

• Demonstrate leadership through a passion for management and mentoring, fostering team spirit, and cultivating energy and optimism. Provide accountable leadership to the creative team, ensuring performance and results meet expectations.

• Ability to socialize and present creative work in a compelling and persuasive way to cross-functional partners and senior leadership, has excellent people skills.

• A minimum of 1-3 years work experience in a product management role

• Good general knowledge of the sporting goods industry trends, market and consumer trends for the product line and the competitive landscape 

• Strong analytical skills & excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Good presenting skills, including creation of high-quality, accurate and engaging content

• Experience working with Excel & Powerpoint and knowledge of Adobe (Illustrator & Photoshop)

• Interest in Basketball Sport & Culture

The Junior Product Line Manager will have the opportunity to work in a hands-on product management environment for a growing business within Puma. They will be directly involved in the product creation process for the Global Basketball Apparel lines to service the global market.

• Assist PLM team to ensure a smooth product creation process for global apparel lines

• Keep all systems up to date – collaborate closely with GTM to ensure data accuracy and deadlines

• Assist with overall industry analysis, consumer & market trends, competitive benchmarking, and account activities

• Manage sample storage to ensure organization and easy access to the product

• Work closely with cross functional teams (design, development, sports marketing, merchandising) to ensure product progress and improvements

• Analyze and report category business

• Bachelor's Degree in Cmmunications, Advertising, Marketing or related field.

• 5+ years project management or account management experience within an in-house creative brand or agency.

• Strong ability to maintain focus under pressure - keeps a positive, yet confident demeanor.

• Drives and expects high standards for work output and behavior of self and others; accountable, assertive and dependable.

• Demonstrates exceptional verbal and presentation skills – can quickly deliver key projects highlights effectively across multiple levels of stakeholders.

• Strong management skills and the ability to drive multiple complex projects forward simultaneously. Can escalate project issues effectively and generate solutions proactively.

• Experience managing internal creative workflows of multidisciplinary campaigns (experience in design and/or production is a plus).

• Strong ability to work autonomously and within a matrix organization.

• Comfortable working with high-level executives, external partners, and talent.

• Primary day-to-day contact with PUMA Internal Creative Agency (ICA), external agency partners, Brand Team, and key project stakeholders.

• Responsible for the day-to-day management and ownership of global campaign creative plans and timelines.

• Drives the creative process with leadership oversight by supporting all critical milestones from initial project conception through final delivery of assets.

• Supports and manages creative project workflows including proper briefing processes, project prioritization, and resource allocation.

• Manages internal and external creative reviews and approvals with leadership oversight.

• Proactively identifies and develops solutions for specific project issues or potential roadblocks as they arise.

• Is a steward of our brand, ensuring all work done is superior in quality and consistent with PUMA’s brand vision.

• Supports in internal status calls, creative presentations, etc. Prepares all agenda/materials for the discussions and send call notes/recaps/next steps.

• Facilitates consistent and clear communication of creative decisions as projects progress and ensures key stakeholder satisfaction across all stages of the projects. Ensures full project status transparency throughout project stages and effectively communicate project status and next steps daily.

• Provides recommendations with leadership oversight for course correction of planned project flow as needed, based on changes to business needs.

• Compiles regular presentations and status updates in conjunction with Creative Services leadership.

• Creates and releases campaign recap decks sharing regional execution, best practices, data/metric analysis, and areas for improvement for future work.

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Design or related field.

• 5+ year’s experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products.

• Technical and aesthetic understanding as well as knowledge and experience with performance-based products and trend relevant detailing.

• Experience in international footwear product development and manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of form, color, materials, and human factors related to elevating the consumer experience.

• Strong knowledge of and passion for the sports industry, especially basketball and new industry technologies.

• Extensive knowledge of domestic and international retail, consumer trend, and product line dynamics.

• Exceptional sketching skills.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills in English. Experience presenting to retail buyers/accounts and athletes is a plus.

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and Procreate. Gravity Sketch, KeyShot or other 3D software is a plus.

• Strong command of color and understanding of merchandising/line planning.

• International and domestic travel required. (~ 25% yearly)

The Senior Designer will design both on-court performance and culturally relevant footwear for the global Basketball business unit in our North American headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts. As a Senior Designer, you will collaborate with PUMA athletes and partners to build innovative products that drive forward the future design direction of PUMA Hoops.

• Create designs and technical specification packages that help lead the direction for PUMA’s Basketball footwear design.

• Assist in the seasonal story, color, and material directions alongside an apparel and graphics creative team.

• Work directly with PUMA Hoops athletes and outside partners to build collaborative product ranges.

• Consistently deliver innovative and appropriate disruptive design solutions to meet the briefed requirements.

• Demonstrate high level of understanding of brand directives.

• Support and contribute to strategic brand and technology direction through product design.

• Lead by example, mentor, inspire, and guide less-experienced team members.

• Track and understand business development – consistently assess numbers, gaps, and opportunities in the market.

• Travel to domestic and international markets to continuously develop industry, consumer, and retail knowledge.

• Travel to factories to manage the footwear development process with our factory partners.

• Bachelor’s Degree in product and/or graphic design.
• 1-2 year experience in storytelling through graphic product creation.
• Knowledge of basketball consumer trends, sport culture, and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication and speaking skills.
• Strong leadership skills. High initiative, high energy, passionate, decisive, eye for detail, confident.
• Excellent use of designer & product creation tools: Adobe Suite of products (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Ability to frame and defend an alternative position
• Ability to convincingly present category knowledge using PowerPoint and spreadsheet software tools.

• Assist in creation of new silhouettes
• Develop story packs for brand collaboration partners on a seasonal basis.
• Execute adhoc color/material story needs for both commercial and promotional product drops.
• Play a critical role in ideation of seasonal direction for our culture and performance silos.
• Meet and present concepts to our signature athletes and partners.
• Take on at least one full design project a season that includes silhouette, color, materials and blueprint development.
• Travel to Asia twice a year for product development with our PDC partners.