We are looking for a design leader with a successful record to oversee PUMA’s International Running Apparel Collection. This person will be responsible for the execution of the Running Apparel line, bridging the gap between global run culture and PUMA’s overarching brand identity. This role requires an entrepreneurial spirit and a deep passion for the running culture space—someone who understands that the modern runner demands gear that performs on the road and looks right in a social setting. This person will manage one direct report and report directly to the Senior Design Director of Running. Responsibilities include:

• Aesthetic Integration: Merge the current run culture design aesthetic with PUMA’s established creative direction to create a cohesive and aspirational product range.

• Product Execution: Lead the design of technical running apparel, ensuring a balance between functional performance (moisture management, mobility) and a run style-driven silhouette.

• Run Culture Pulse: Act as the internal expert on the run culture consumer, staying deeply connected to emerging trends, community run clubs, and the "street-to-track" aesthetic.

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and provide daily creative guidance to one direct report, fostering their professional growth and ensuring design excellence.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing, and Sourcing to ensure designs are commercially viable and technically feasible.

• Feedback & Quality: Work closely with the Senior Design Director to give and receive constructive feedback, ensuring all products meet PUMA’s quality and performance standards.

• Workflow Management: Maintain excellent time management and prioritize tasks within a fast-paced, global design calendar.

• Global Insight: Participate in market travel to international and domestic hubs to gather consumer insights and identify regional trends. Travel to factories to finalize prototypes.

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

• 8+ years relevant experience in the performance apparel design industry.

• Running Passion: A genuine enthusiast of run culture with a deep understanding of the runner’s wardrobe and aesthetic preferences.

• Design Execution: A strong portfolio demonstrating a mastery of apparel design, specifically showcasing the ability to blend technical performance with a modern, forward "look." Please also add your PORTFOLIO to your application

• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of garment construction, performance fabrics, and fit standards tailored to the active runner.

• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to take high-level creative direction and translate it into specific, commercially successful apparel solutions.

• Software Proficiency: Candidates must demonstrate expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop) for technical flats and high-fidelity rendering. Additionally, experience with 3D design tools like CLO 3D or Browzwear and a working knowledge of generative AI for rapid concept ideation are required to accelerate the design-to-sample workflow

• Innovation: Demonstrated ability to technically innovate to elevate the product's performance appeal.

• Communication: Excellent presentation and storytelling skills to pitch concepts and updates to the Senior Design Director and global stakeholders.

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

• Have a broad knowledge of apparel manufacturing and prototype making.

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

The hiring range base pay for this position is $99,200-$134,675 + Bonus + Benefits

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

• 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.

• 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

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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.

• 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.