• Responsible for all line, including Select/ Special Make up / Rapid Response Design creation for Key Accounts, Puma Retail, and Outlet or any account when required
• Understand the region’s trends and market direction to ensure all products designed for the regions are brand relevant
• Prepare trend boards, material, and trim boards
• Design ranges and products, which complement the international collection while satisfying the needs of the region, considering the elements that affect the region (Men’s, Women’s and Children’s)
• Be accountable for achieving all tasks of the Vertical Development Calendar within the given timelines
• Work closely with Teamhead of design, Product Line Manager, Development team and China merchant team to create and execute innovative apparel design/collection based on Global creative direction.
• Gain market insight by visiting the markets, fashion fairs, concept stores, etc. as required
• Travel to the factories to work on the development of the product and ensure that quick response timelines are met.

• University degree in Design and/or relevant field of study
• At least 5-8 years of work experience of designing for one or more leading fashion/lifestyle/sports brand, ideally in the fashion, athletic/apparel industry
• Versatile designer who has experience designing products across men’s, women’s and children’s products.
• Professional experience working in team environment, ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative, diverse group
• Professional working experience with 3D Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
• Tremendous attention to detail and extraordinary time-management skills
• Key account concept and end-consumer understanding within the Chinese market
• Vertical mindset
• Strategic and creative thinking, strong initiative, passionate about product
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English.

• Design, explore and implement footwear material concepts, innovations and technologies across Sportstyle and Performance categories.
• Partner with cross functional innovation team and BU partners to drive material innovations.
• Drive the conversation for key material innovations.
• Generate and present strong product stories, designs and mood boards.
• Apply material concepts to 3D visualizations
• Create design tech packs for product creation at a factory standard.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure materials meet the testing and usage standards for PUMA.
• Constantly gather knowledge of material suppliers, material production, and technical material achievability for footwear.
• Work closely with suppliers to both source, brief and develop new materials in line with the creative direction and commercial needs
• Be on top of material trends, application and cycles.
• Provide design trend analysis presentations
• Travel for development trips, and trade shows.

• College / University degree or equivalent in Design (Textile, Product, Fashion or related)
• At least 5 years of experience within the Footwear Design Industry
• Competency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Knowledge of Keyshot is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written language skills in English
• Excellent organization and management skills
• Passion for the PUMA brand & products and what it stands for

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

• Please submit your design PORTFOLIO with your application.

• 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 $68,640 - $87,140 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

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