• 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.

• 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: 01.09.2025; duration: 6 months

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• All genders are welcome to apply
• Bachelor’s Degree in Footwear, Industrial,  Fashion Design and/or relevant field of study
• At least 7 years of experience in Footwear design, ideally in the fashion, sportswear or casual sports lifestyle industry
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate and mentor others (at least 2 years of leadership experience)
• Proficiency and refinement in all stages of presentation, from concept to final design review
• Strong concept and storytelling skills
• Broad knowledge of all aspects of Footwear product development from positioning to prototype making through to manufacturing
• Developed product sense and taste level as well as strong awareness and understanding of Sportstyle EMEA consumer and marketplace
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• A visionary teamplayer
• Please submit your PORTFOLIO with your CV
• This opportunity will be available in full time or part time.

• Oversee the design execution for Special Make Up products for Sportstyle Footwear RCC EMEA ( Regional Creation Center EMEA) with a great focus on color and materials expertise, in line with PUMA's seasonal development calendar
• Work with Product Line Managers and Development to develop unique and relevant collection based and stand alone color and material footwear designs and product stories, respecting the seasonal creative direction, for the EMEA Region and support the team in preparing and presenting these to key accounts
• Represent your design areas as design spokesperson at internal and external meetings
• Drive a close cooperation with designers from inline, other RCC designers and other product areas (Apparel & Accessories) to ensure strong collaboration and 360 design concepts when needed
• Manage, support, motivate, coordinate and develop the assigned RCC EMEA design team, including  hiring, yearly performance appraisal process, goal setting, budget planning, redundancies
• Provide strategic design and related support to Sr Director RCC EMEA
• International and domestic travel as required for Key Account meetings, market research, trend and inspiration trips, consumer insights and factories/development centers.

Eligibility Criteria and Functional Competencies Required:

• Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premier Microsoft Office Email communication
• Stakeholder coordination AI tools – like Vertex, Prome AI, Gemini

Key Objectives:

• We are looking for a Image Editor specialized in editing for Ecommerce Catalog Image (Apparels on models, products, ghost mannequins, flat lays) to join the Puma Studio team Your key objectives will be.
• Image editing using Photoshop.
• Editing for Puma.com and other Marketplace portals .
• Color correction and first step of QC before submission to Final QC team.
• Ecommerce Catalog Image Editing which covers Apparels on models, products, ghost mannequins, flat lays, infographics, AI, creative editing, high end retouching for banners and other creatives.
• Photoshop .
• Photo manipulation.
• Catalog Image Editing.
• Color Correction with product.
• Enhancing Customer Experience by showcasing the product in the best possible way - Removal of blemishes, skin retouching, cut-outs, liquifying the product and manipulation.
• Elevated content – To enrich the product’s regular content with AI, Infographics and Creative images

• 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.

• At least 5 years work experience of designing for one or more leading fashion/lifestyle/sports brand
• Knowledge and design versatility to be able to alternate between Sport/fashion driven projects
• Professional experience working in team environment, ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative, diverse group
• Professional working experience with Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, etc.
• Tremendous attention to detail and extraordinary time-management skills
• Excellent technical background relating to fabrics & product development
• Strategic and creative thinking, strong initiative, passionate about product
• Vertical mindset with the consumer in mind
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English
• Bachelor’s degree in Design and/or relevant field of study
• Please submit your PORTFOLIO with your CV
• This opportunity will be available in full time or part time
• The position will be limited for 18 months.

• Contribute to the annual product design plan for the product category and introduce and execute innovative design ideas.
• Lead in execution of innovative product design development aimed at continuous design innovation and achieving set goals with the direction of the Teamhead/Creative Director
• Independently integrate product and technical developments into product design
• Ensure the quality of products' design content in order to reinforce and strengthen the brand position and generate consumer demand
• Collect market intelligence, providing all involved with accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments and utilizes them effectively
• Launch innovative product design ideas in line with specific product strategies
• Meet functionality requirements and innovate in order to gain competitive advantage
• Delivery of projects in line with Puma development calendar
• Travel to factories to finalize prototypes
• Research markets for trends and inspiration
• Enter and update design information in data systems.
• Guide and coach junior team members.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism and/or relevant field of study.

• 1-2 years relevant experience as a professional writer within the consumer goods and/or sports and lifestyle industry.

• Experience in the fashion, athletic/apparel industry a plus.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to function autonomously and in a cooperative, diverse group.

• Strong information seeking skills and a penchant for resourcefulness.

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

We are currently looking for a Copywriter Temp to work out of our Somerville office. The Copywriter Temp will be a part of the Creative Services Team, which is responsible for creative content that expresses PUMA’s brand vision and inspires purchase of PUMA products.

The Copywriter Temp will be responsible for copy creation for PUMA North America team. This includes but is not limited to email, app, sale, and instore copy. This role requires exceptional writing skills, resourcefulness, and an ability to translate technical product information into clear, engaging copy.

• Write a wide variety of marketing copy that will be applied to ecommerce, retail, social, print, and other marketing applications.

• Compose a high-volume of quality copy against tight deadlines.

• Support the Creative Services Team as a brand voice expert to review, copyedit, and approve creative materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent
• 1-3 years of progressive, technically sophisticated graphic design experience at an ad agency, brand, or similar environment
• Experience in the footwear, athletic and/or apparel industry is a plus
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat) on Mac
• Knowledge of current trends in color, technology, communications, experience art and other design influences.
• Experience using generative AI tools for ideation, image generation, and post-production.
• Basic motion knowledge (After Effects, Premiere, or similar)
• Woking knowledge of Figma for layout design and collaborative workflows  
• Strong foundation in typography, layout, and color theory
• Working knowledge of both print and digital design production
• Ability to see projects through all phases of implementation including concept ideation, design development, and production
• Good understanding of the creative process, advertising design and video storytelling
• Strong presentation skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively work with cross functional partners
• Introductory knowledge of tools like Blender, Cinima4D, or CLO3D is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to function autonomously and in a cooperative, diverse group
• Experience in the footwear, athletic and/or apparel industry is a plus

PUMA is seeking a highly talented Graphic Designer to work for Creative Services, our internal creative Agency, out of Boston Office. The ideal candidate is a graphic design wiz with a taste for art direction. In addition to great design skills, you should be able to think conceptually and tell campaign stories through visuals. We’re looking for candidates who are collaboratively minded and culturally connected. Candidates must have a strong aesthetic sense and a real passion for arts, streetwear and basketball culture. If you are innovative, enjoy working in a team, ambitious, and genuinely want to make cool stuff for our brand, you may be a fit.

Please include a link to your design portfolio.

• Under the direction of the Art Director and Associate Creative Director, utilizes exceptional design skills to support the development of original solutions for consumer experiences, including OOH, Digital, Social, and Retail assets.

• Support design efforts and assignments including post-production retouching notes and quality control of assets for seasonal campaign creative.

• Utilize exceptional design skills and demonstrate innovation to create original design solutions that develop and drive innovative 2D and 3D solutions for consumer experiences.

• Participate in creative brainstorms with the Basketball creative team contributing conceptual ideas and not just visuals.

• Work with Marketing, Brand, and ICA leadership to ensure feasibility of designs, budget, functional needs (digital, retail, brand, comms.) and overall program needs.

• Help build creative presentation decks, moodboards, and other materials for seasonal campaigns.

• Effectively communicate design concepts to various internal and external audiences.

• Be a part of the post-production process for campaign materials.

• Produce directives and electronic files for production purposes.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of current trends in color, technology, communications, experiential art and other design influencers

• Stay well-informed on all existing brand standards, as well as industry and creative trends.