• Designing accessories for the PUMA brand and support the design process throughout all its stages

• Translate product briefings into conceptual design ideas and coherent collections

• Ensure that designs have a consistent and integrated interpretation of PUMA’s DNA maintaining a strong balance between innovation and commerciality

• Work closely with the Design team, Teamhead Design Accessories and the Creative Director to finish designs to high level of refinement

• Support the development of product from sketch to finished product

• Producing Designs, Teckpacks and product specifications for different product lines

• Contribute market intelligence including color and design trends that can be incorporated into seasonal presentations and ensure these are reflected in the designs that will be produced on a seasonal basis.

• Minimum 3 to 4 years Design experience, ideally in Accessories as well as knowledge of accessories market, colors and trends

• Bachelor Degree in Design and/or relevant field of study

• Advanced skill level in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and possibly 3D etc

• Self-starter attitude and willingness to take on any challenge

• Strong graphic, material and silhouette driven design sensibility

• Ability to sketch and communicate design ideas in detail

• Open-minded, self-starter willing to help other product categories when called upon in the spirit of creating best in class product and designs

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages at the same time

• Experience in international product development and manufacturing processes a plus

• Fluent English (spoken and written)

• Requires some domestic and/or international travel

• Please submit your PORTFOLIO with your CV.

About the Role

We are looking for a Graphic Design Intern who understands and appreciates PUMA’s bold, performance-driven and street-inspired design language. This role is ideal for someone who can translate brand identity into compelling visuals across multiple consumer touch points static and motion.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and adapt creatives for:

  • Social media (Instagram, X, YouTube, etc.)

  • CRM (emailers, push notifications, app banners)

  • Store collaterals (in-store branding, signage, POS)

  • OOH (billboards, transit media, hoardings)

  • Marketplace platforms (Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, etc.)

  • E-commerce website assets (banners, landing pages)

• Create basic motion graphics and video edits for social and digital campaigns

• Assist in developing short-form video content (reels, stories, ads)

• Support campaign shoots with quick edits and turnarounds

• Assist in creating campaign toolkits and visual systems

• Maintain consistency with brand guidelines across all formats

• Work on quick turnarounds for real-time and reactive content

• Support senior designers and marketing teams on ongoing campaigns

What We’re Looking For

• Basic understanding of PUMA’s brand aesthetic (sport + street + culture)

• Strong sense of layout, typography, color, and motion

• Ability to think across static + video formats

• Attention to detail and consistency

• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines

Required Skills

• Proficiency in:

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe After Effects / Premiere Pro (for video editing)

  • Adobe InDesign (good to have)

• Understanding of:

  • Social-first video formats (Reels, Shorts, Stories)

  • E-commerce and marketplace design requirements

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Basic 3D design knowledge (Blender, Cinema 4D, or similar)

• Ability to create simple product renders or motion loops

• Familiarity with fashion / sportswear / sneaker culture

• Understanding of marketplace design nuances (grid clutter, pricing overlays, etc.)

Portfolio Requirements

• Strong portfolio showcasing:

  • Social media creatives

  • Motion/video edits (reels, ads, animations)

  • Any fashion / sports / lifestyle projects

• Support the Senior designer/Teamhead in all line, including Select/ Special Make up / Rapid Response Design creation for Key Accounts, Puma Retail, and Outlet or any account in the execution of innovative design ideas, in order to achieve Business targets and product category objectives.
• Understand the region’s trends and market direction to ensure all apparel designed for the regions are brand relevant.
• Contribute to the quality of products' design content in order to reinforce and strengthen the brand position and generate consumer demand.
• Under the direction of the Senior Designer/ Teamhead/ Creative Director, collect market intelligence, providing all involved with accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments and utilizes them effectively.
• Identify opportunities for design support in order to improve business processes and enhance customer/consumer intimacy
• Deliver projects in line with PUMA China development calendar.

• A minimum of 2-3 years relevant work experience in the Apparel Design area
• Very good sense for colors, creativity, fabric, and trims.
• Knowledge with apparel technical drawings, execution, and sketches
• Very good presentation skills
• PC literate with Apple Mac, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Flexible and well organized Teamplayer
• Bachelor/Master degree focused on Design, Fashion Design or similar education
• Please also add your PORTFOLIO to your application.
• Fluent both in Mandarin and English.

• Play a pivotal role in the design and development of accessories that resonate with our brand's ethos and captivate our target audience, collaborate closely with the performance design teams to develop sport bags & various performance accessories, create compelling story telling, and select premium materials

• Collaborate with the Lead designer to conceptualize and design products for various performance lines

• Translate product briefings into conceptual design ideas and coherent collections

• Translate design concepts into digital artwork using industry-standard software (e.g. 3D / AI / Adobe Creative Suite)

• Support the Lead Designer & other team members in in the execution of techpacks & color specifications for different performance lines

• Support the development of product from sketch to finished product

• Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and material presentations to contribute fresh ideas and perspectives

• Work closely with Design team members and manufacturing teams to ensure design intent is realized in final products

• Contribute to the research of trends, material innovation, consumer preferences, and cultural influences to inform design decisions on a seasonal basis.

• Up to two years relevant work experience ideally in the Product or Accessories area

• Good attention to details that elevate the Product Design (eg – trims, materials)

• Knowledge with technical drawings and sketches

• Good presentation skills

• Passion for sports is a plus

• Apple Mac, Illustrator, Photoshop, AI / 3D visualization tools

• Good verbal and written English skills are a must

• Flexible and well organized Teamplayer with a positive and collaborative work attitude

• Bachelor/Master degree focused on Product Design or similar education

• Thrive under fast-paced deadlines and challenges

• Please add your PORTFOLIO to your application

• This opportunity will be available in full time or part time.

• 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.

• Be the driver for the Creative Approach towards Training apparel, footwear, and Hyrox

• Manage, support, motivate, coordinate, and develop a world class team and stimulate creativity and ownership to constantly aim for industry leadership

• Compose a strategic plan and vision, in view of creation and execution for product designs mid- to long term aimed at continuous design innovation and achieving set goals within business target

• Ensure the brand’s DNA is reflected and strengthened in all applicable business segments to deliver a clear customer and consumer proposition and positioning

• Reinforce and strengthen the brand position and help to generate consumer demand

• Identify opportunities for design support in order to improve business processes enhance customer/consumer intimacy

• Ensure that design activities leverage learning across the PUMA organization

• Work as a partner with Product Line Management to develop unique and relevant product stories and collection plans

• Develop a team approach to create unique and market relevant Apparel & Footwear Designs that address consumer, retailer, and company goals on a seasonal timeline

• Provide market research and design trend analysis supporting theme and design directions

• Lead in creation and execution of innovative product designs

• Take over responsibility for assigned projects and deliver results in line with PUMA's development calendar

• Drive a close cooperation with designers from other product area (Footwear & Accessories) to ensure strong and aligned 360 design concepts

• Present concepts/sketches/designs to the BU and management

• Presentation of designs and collections to international partners and key accounts on senior management level.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel, Footwear, Industrial, Fashion Design and/or relevant field of study

• Minimum 10 years international apparel product management experience with top tier international sports company, with 3+ years management experience required

• Credible knowledge of sportswear/fashion consumer trends and Apparel and Footwear market/retail dynamics in different markets

• General knowledge of international retail environment

• Awareness of agile working methods to foster collaboration with key stakeholders in design/development to capture fast lead times

• Strong leadership skills, high initiative, high energy, passionate, decisive, eye for detail, and confident

• Business orientated

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to frame and defend an alternative position

• Ability to convincingly present category knowledge using PowerPoint and spreadsheets

• Up to 30% domestic and international travel required, including regular travel to PUMA’s HQ in Herzogenaurach, Germany

• Please also add your PORTFOLIO to your application.

• Lead in creation and execution of innovative apparel designs which meets the requirements of the PUMA Training BU briefs, process and calendar

• Integrate product and technical developments into apparel design for the product category / customer

• Under the direction of the Product Leader, collect market intelligence, providing all involved with accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments and utilizes them effectively

• Produce, maintain and update creative presentations, sketches, Illustrator drawings, specifications, mood board, color directions, commenting s/o as required

• Launch innovative apparel design ideas in line with specific product strategies and market needs

• Identify functionality requirements and ensure accurate use of information technology systems in order to gain competitive advantage

• Identify opportunities for design support in order to improve business processes and enhance customer/consumer intimacy

• Ensure that design activities leverage learning across the Puma organization

• Contribute to adequate protection of PUMA’s intellectual property

• Supporting Management Team of Design Training BU and helping to manage the design tasks on a daily basis, and mentor Designers in the team

• Oversee the process of daily tasks and responsibilities in the Speed and Partnership timelines

• Travel for development, market, and design inspiration where necessary depending on annual budget.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Fashion and/or relevant field of study

• Minimum 8+ years relevant experience in the fashion, sportswear or casual sports lifestyle space specializing in apparel

• Experience of directly leading a small design is a strong advantage

• Proficiency and refinement in all stages of presentation, from concept to final design review

• Have a broad knowledge of apparel manufacturing and prototype making

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong MAC, CAD, and analytical skills

• Ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative, diverse group

• Leadership capabilities, including ability to motivate and mentor others within work group

• Tremendous attention to detail, and extraordinary time-management skills

• Team player with ability to adapt to change quickly and with minimum supervision

• Please also add your PORTFOLIO to your application.

• Lead in creation and execution of innovative apparel designs which meets the requirements of the PUMA Training BU briefs, process and calendar

• Integrate product and technical developments into apparel design for the product category / customer

• Under the direction of the Product Leader, collect market intelligence, providing all involved with accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments and utilizes them effectively

• Produce, maintain and update creative presentations, sketches, Illustrator drawings, specifications, mood board, color directions, commenting s/o as required

• Launch innovative apparel design ideas in line with specific product strategies and market needs

• Identify functionality requirements and ensure accurate use of information technology systems in order to gain competitive advantage

• Identify opportunities for design support in order to improve business processes and enhance customer/consumer intimacy

• Ensure that design activities leverage learning across the Puma organization

• Contribute to adequate protection of PUMA’s intellectual property

• Supporting Management Team of Design Training BU and helping to manage the design tasks on a daily basis, and mentor Designers in the team

• Oversee the process of daily tasks and responsibilities in the Speed and Partnership timelines

• Travel for development, market, and design inspiration where necessary depending on annual budget.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Fashion and/or relevant field of study

• Minimum 8+ years relevant experience in the fashion, sportswear or casual sports lifestyle space specializing in apparel

• Experience of directly leading a small design is a strong advantage

• Proficiency and refinement in all stages of presentation, from concept to final design review

• Have a broad knowledge of apparel manufacturing and prototype making

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong MAC, CAD, and analytical skills

• Ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative, diverse group

• Leadership capabilities, including ability to motivate and mentor others within work group

• Tremendous attention to detail, and extraordinary time-management skills

• Team player with ability to adapt to change quickly and with minimum supervision

• Please also add your PORTFOLIO to your application.

• Learn the entire creative design process from first sketch to final product

• Be responsible for one self-directed, individual projects and support in launching product design ideas in line with specific product strategies

• Generate and present strong product stories, designs and mood boards

• Under the direction of the Design team collect market intelligence, providing the team with accurate and up-to-date information on trends and developments

• Assist the Design team in the creation and maintenance of creative directions, product designs, tech packs, presentation materials, design mini sheets and specifications

• Support the Design team on general tasks, such as create drawings, data management and database upkeep.

• Enrolled as a Design student in a related creative field (fashion, product/transportation, graphic)

• Proficient Adobe Creative suite skills (Photoshop and Illustrator are a must) and MS Office

• Knowledge of 3D modeling is a plus (experience with software like Browzwear/Vstitcher, Clo3D, Modo, Rhino, Keyshot etc.)

• Self-starter: taking initiative, working independently and a hands-on approach with a strong storytelling ability

• Familiarity with market trends relevant to Design and Business Unit in general

• Excellent written and spoken English language skills, project and time management skills

• Starting date: 01.05.2026; duration: 6 months.

• Work closely with Director Design in executing design of seasonal international apparel product lines, through techpack and development.
• Create and execute apparel ranges that fit the brand strategies and align with the seasonal creative direction set by the Director Design, and meet the needed cost and margin requirements.
• Lead apparel design communication between all functions, coming up with creative solutions to push innovation.
• Creates and delivers impactful presentations of seasonal proposals; Communicates and presents concepts and presentation materials in conjunction with design and product teams.
• Conduct regular store visits to key accounts and competition to assure thorough knowledge of the market place.
• Participate in product design reviews for product line management.  Create and present seasonal trend and color overviews at design meetings alongside Director Design.
• Partner with Development Team in research of fabrications, techniques, materials and applications.  Lead process with greater team to determine capabilities, flexibility and limitations of source base.
• Lead development process alongside with developers and technical designers to assure fit and styling.  Lead fit and review sessions alongside Director Design.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of CADs, colorflows, and technical packages based on design / development calendar.
• Open-minded, self-starter willing to help other product categories when called upon in the spirt of creating best in class product and designs.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a design concentration.
• 2-4 Years Design Experience
• Advanced skill level in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop.
• Strong graphic driven design sensibility.
• Willingness to learn new software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and adapts to design team culture.
• Organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages at the same time with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledgeable of  performance and lifestyle apparel markets, color and trends.     
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications.
• Requires some domestic and/or international travel.
• Must have knowledge of the textile, sporting and consumer goods industry as well as the look and quality of PUMA's and direct competitors' products and their positioning;

The Hiring range base pay for this position is $70,304 - $83,380 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

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