• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience in Retail Marketing, preferably with a sport or luxury fashion and accessories brand
• Demonstrated success managing cross-channel retail marketing activations
• Deep understanding of omni-channel and regional retail strategies
• Strong project management, cross-functional communication, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20% of the time including some nights and weekends

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop comprehensive quarterly marketing directives for PUMA owned outlet stores
• Lead the development and execution of a robust calendar of deliverables focused on in-store promotions and events, mall marketing, paid media, Email, OOH, Social, affiliate and community initiatives
• Serve as point person to troubleshoot needs arising out of the planned scope and deliver timely solutions to support uninterrupted store services
• Provide direction and communications focused on briefing, cost negotiation and end-to-end project management to PUMA’s external partners
• Create best-in-class communications to field associates and serve as primary point of contact for owned projects
• Lead the planning and execution of in-store marketing programs including but not limited to in-store promotions and events, mall marketing, paid media, Email, OOH, Social, affiliate and community initiatives
• Manage creative development, production timelines, and executional excellence across all physical retail locations
• Lead the retail communication of marketing programs to all field teams
• Oversee vendor relationships for signage, printing, activations, and external agencies
• Manage and allocate marketing budgets efficiently; analyze performance metrics (traffic, conversion, ROI) and consumer insights to optimize campaigns, regularly report on KPIs, and recommend improvements
• Any other ad-hoc projects as requested or assigned

• 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

• Bachelors or Associates degree preferred
• 2+ year of related experience, preferably in retail or athletic footwear/apparel industry
• Ability to work and collaborate with cross functional teams
• Intermediate Excel knowledge required
• Ability to utilize successful time management and prioritization skills
• Domestic travel may be required

• Manage orderbook of assigned accounts including Sales orders and Bulk orders
• Serve as a main point of contact and liaison between the account, internal operations team, and Sales
• Manage the full order life cycle including internal coordination with Sales, Sales Planning, Demand Planning, Procurement, Compliance, Credit, Allocations and Warehousing
• Troubleshoot, communicate, and resolve orderbook issues with Accounts
• Analyze orderbook and develop/ execute a plan to meet customer’s requirements and Sales goals
• Collaborate with the Credit and Return teams to assist customer’s needs and manage chargeback disputes
• Responsible for presenting monthly KPIs to Account Success management and manage daily EDI uploads.
• Meet and represent department with Sales and Accounts, including business travel

• 2-4 years of e-mail and/or CRM marketing experience in a fast-paced, direct-to-consumer environment with a proven track record of delivering results
• Familiarity and high comfort level working in email service providers/CRM platforms and analytics tools (experience with Emarsys and dashboards a plus)
• Experience with testing design and methodologies, personalization, and marketing automation
• Experience with audience segmentation
• Consumer-first mindset with a deep understanding of the digital landscape, innovations, and best practices
• Keen creative eye with ability to translate business objectives into comprehensive creative briefs
• Proven analytical skills with strong understanding of industry KPIs and ability to translate insights into actions
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Solution-oriented with a penchant for strategic thinking and problem solving
• Retail, sportswear, or fashion industry experience/interest highly preferred

• Develop and execute CRM campaigns in the email channel with a primary focus on driving DTC and ecommerce revenue and improving conversion rates
• Create omnichannel consumer lifecycle journeys in partnership with other Retention team stakeholders and define email automation touchpoints, business rules, and content
• Manage end-to-end email campaign process from ideation and calendar planning to creative briefing, segmentation, QA, deployment, CRM agency collaboration, and reporting
• Sync with launch, merchandising, retail, and promotional calendars to support priority initiatives in parallel with other Retention and Performance Marketing channels
• Elevate the email channel through storytelling by collaborating with internal partners to identify key brand moments and activations to highlight
• Implement new CRM technologies and innovations to personalize and segment communications
• Develop and implement iterative testing plans, focusing on segmentation, messaging, frequency, and personalization, to optimize campaigns to improve channel KPIs
• Define and optimize audience segmentation strategies and create audience segmentations for all email campaigns and automations
• Collaborate with site and other channel owners to prioritize and execute omnichannel CRM tests
• Lead acquisition initiatives by partnering with site/app partners to drive email opt-ins and optimize sign-up journeys and touchpoints
• Analyze performance metrics and leverage business insights to identify trends and opportunities for optimizations and to drive engagement and efficiency
• Provide clear communication and coordination of campaign briefs, deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and blockers
• Manage the health of the email channel and the email opt-in database by regularly monitoring channel performance KPIs and identifying business opportunities

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Proficiency in using automated testing tools such as PractiTest, UIPath, or similar.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills working with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Self-organized and detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.
• Travel may be required based on project needs
• Strong working knowledge of relevant Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Power BI, etc.) and SQL experience a plus
• Top Skills and proficiencies: Teamwork, Process Improvement, Big Picture Thinking, Communication skills, Problem Solving, Priority setting, Relationship Building, Creative Negotiation, and Leadership

• Work closely with business stakeholders throughout the PUMA North America region across a number of processes, systems, and technologies.
• Interoperate with other IT functions including Business Analysts, Programming, IT Infrastructure, Project Management, and Application Support
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, strategic partners, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide feedback.
• Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases based on system requirements.
• Estimate, plan, and facilitate SIT, functional UAT, and performance testing to ensure software quality.
• Coordinate thorough regression testing to validate resolved system defects.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking tools.
• Utilize automated testing tools to create and execute automated test scripts.
• Analyze test results and generate summarized and detailed reports on software quality and performance.
• Coordinate testing cycles across multiple projects and with multiple teams.
• Maintain a library of test plans and cases based on business process and system changes.
• Continuously improve testing processes, methodologies, and tools at PUMA North America.

• 5+ years of IT Business/Industry work experience
• Bachelor's degree required (Computer Science, Administration or other related field or work experience)
• Ability to actively engage with stakeholders to align business processes, technology, and data analysis with organizational objectives
• Define the capabilities required to provide products and services to stakeholders which provide value to the organization
• Ability to translate business needs into high level IT requirements and solutions
• Broad range of exposure to various technical and business segments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence
• Azure DevOps knowledge preferred but not mandatory 
• Knowledge of relevant Microsoft applications, including Visio 

• Act as a strategic liaison between the business, IT teams and the Project Management Office, ensuring alignment of IT services and infrastructure with business goals and objectives.
• Through close collaboration with the business, define opportunities and support prioritization based on predefined scorecard criteria (e.g., return on investment, productivity, compliance).
• Develop strategic IT solution roadmaps that ensure proper sequencing of projects and resource utilization
• Facilitate the investment intake process and the high-level planning and execution of business initiatives through technology
• Create and foster shared accountability for the success of IT projects by setting joint success criteria and performance metrics with the business
• Partner with IT Centers of Expertise (PMO, Development Operations, Networking, Vendor Management) to align their work with the business and deliver seamless services that meet regional and global standards.
• Continuously seek feedback and enhance IT solutions to better meet business needs by using an iterative approach to refine strategies and improve outcomes over time 

• College/University degree in Industrial Design or related field.

• Minimum 1 internship or 6 months – 1 year's product design experience in footwear design.

• Strong drawing, rendering and presentation skills.

• Refined design conceptualization and communication skills.

• Creative and innovative design skills within multiple areas of the design process.

• Competency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work within cross-functional teams (product line management and development teams)

• Ability to travel and work internationally 25% yearly.

The Footwear Designer I Running & Training position will be responsible for meeting seasonal design objectives within the parameters of the PUMA International timeline. The candidate will design footwear by combining influences of sport performance and lifestyle to bring unique products to market. Designer expertise will be used in designing seasonal performance driven footwear that address fast paced design requests for footwear design detailing: color and material selection, presentation preparation, market research, and logistical support by

• Conceptualize new footwear designs.

• Provide market research and design trend analysis.

• Research and understand different consumer needs and channels.

• Design into both innovative performance product and cost-effective essentials.

• Prepare design review presentations.

• Execute footwear design detailing and technical packages for the factory and 3D teams.

• Design and specify trend relevant color and material options.

• Refine and finish footwear designs through multiple prototyping process.

• Manage and update design tech packs and data base.

• Minimum 4-year College/University degree

• Experience in 3D software (Browzwear-Vstitcher or CLO)

• Competency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• A strong eye for detail and refinement

• Strong illustration, rendering and presentations skills. Excellent organizational skills coupled with a pro-active, team-based personality.

• Show self-motivation, maturity, drive and the desire to learn and grow professionally.

• Ability to take direction/feedback and be proactive in assisting team members.

• Show effective project time management.

• Acquire and share knowledge/skills.

• Approximate travel required when applicable 10-15%

The Graphic Designer 1, Run Train apparel position will be responsible for meeting seasonal design objectives within the parameters of the PUMA International timeline. The candidate will design graphics by combining influences of sport, fashion and lifestyle to bring unique products to market. Duties include designing seasonal fashion/performance driven graphics and address fast paced design requests for graphic design detailing: color and technique selection, presentation preparation, market research, and logistical support.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the product Graphic team to support and conceptualize new graphic design concepts that address the performance consumer, retailer, and company needs on a seasonal timeline. Tasks include:

• Assist in curation and prep for seasonal graphics presentations.

• Manage production files and artwork uploads to the Graphics data system.

• Work with graphic team to create and maintain artwork specification sheets.

• Prepare & participate in graphic design handovers with cross functional graphic team members.

• Assist with Graphic CAD’s and cross seasonal CAD edits and revisions.

• Create seasonal graphic packages for inline and Graphic Tee collection.

• Assist with mocking up 3D renderings of graphic and silhouettes for reviews

• 5-7 years of footwear & apparel sales or related experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Athletic Specialty Channel and national competitive landscape (Strategic Accounts).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Exceptional follow-through and organizational skills.

• Understanding of retailer’s financial metrics- sales, inventory, turn, GM$.

• Results oriented person with technical product knowledge.

• Must be proficient on MS Office (word, excel, power-point, etc).

• Significant domestic travel to accounts required, pertinent markets.  International travel may be required

The Hiring range base pay for this position is $109,200 - $155,350 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

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

Responsible for the representation and sale of PUMA products with Shoe Palace, based upon brand priorities for the account while managing, developing, and building upon a sustainable and profitable business. 

• Provide the highest level of service and product expertise each season from sell-in to sell-thru, driven by PUMA strategic goals

• In conjunction with Channel Lead, will develop and implement 3 year strategic plan specific to account.

• Coordinate and prepare product sell-in presentations for Men’s FTW and APP, Women’s FTW & APP and Kid’s FTW.  Strong, strategic negotiation & presentation skills to drive influence, command attention, story tell, convince, gain support and close.

• Work in close partnership with the internal PUMA Cross-Functional Teams:  Customer Service, Marketing, Merchandising, Planning, Sales Operations, Accounting, Credit to provide the highest level of “customer happy” service and product expertise from sell-in to on-site setup to sell-thru, driven by PUMA strategic goals.

• Continual sales, forecast analysis to manage product replenishment life cycles, inventory models and rates of sale, using retailer data, trends/insights, and internal reporting Proactive account management, by identifying opportunities to improve existing business and create new business.

• Coordinate and prepare seasonal footwear& apparel product presentations to be presented to buying teams and senior management internal and externally

• Achieve sales goals by quarter and category as defined by Channel lead.

• Manage account level P&L to deliver targeted GM$ requirements.

• Collaborate and assist in seasonal marketing plans to support key initiatives.

• 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 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.

• 1 – 2 years’ experience in a focused, customer service-oriented retail environment (preferably apparel/footwear)
• Strong team player
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly
• Knowledge of computer skills, basic know-how about MS Office programs
• Ability to lift/carry, push/pull up to 30 pounds regularly

The base pay for this position is $15.00-$16.50 + Benefits

(Benefit Summary_Part Time)

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

• Provide consistently high standards of customer experience within the Store in accordance with PUMA’s Brand Values and service standards
• Through effective customer service, individual performance consistently achieves or exceeds sales, KPIs and profitability targets
• Responsible for accurately processing sales transactions at checkout, securely and quickly
• Maintain the cleanliness and order of the store as well as compliance with all visual merchandising guidelines according to PUMA standards
• Responsible for the execution and processing of incoming and outgoing merchandise
• Required to comply with all Policies & Procedures, operational core competencies and key accountabilities
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy and compliant working and shopping environment
• Required to work non-traditional hours; weekends, evenings, holidays; overtime may be required in this position