Product Development
Developer Teamsport Footwear
Herzogenaurach, Germany
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
Your Talent
- Degree in Footwear Technology, Engineering, or related field
- Experience in footwear product development with an understanding of end-to-end processes
- Hands-on knowledge of materials, components, and construction methods
- Strong problem-solving skills with an eye for detail and functionality
- Reliable project coordination and time management abilities
- Clear communicator with strong organizational and intercultural skills
- Team-oriented mindset, and proactive in execution
- Fluent in English; German is a plus
- Familiarity with sustainability initiatives, product testing, and development software is an advantage
- Willingness to travel and collaborate across global teams.
Your Mission
- Support the product development process from initial concept through to confirmation, acting as the technical link between Design, Product Line Management, and Sourcing
- Stay up to date on competitor products, market trends, and performance benchmarks
- Collaborate with suppliers to discover innovative materials, components, and construction methods that enhance performance and sustainability
- Coordinate development phases with Design, Product Line Management, Product Testing, Sustainability, and PUMA Group Sourcing
- Offer alternatives and solutions throughout the development process to meet performance, cost, and quality goals
- Create clear technical development packages to communicate construction and aesthetic details
- Inspect and evaluate prototypes to ensure alignment with technical specifications and cost targets
- Coordinate product testing and implement feedback from wear tests and lab validation
- Approve confirmation samples for quality, fit, performance and production readiness
- Maintain accurate product data in internal systems
- Communicate daily with Puma Sourcing teams to ensure alignment on timelines, technical issues, and development progress
- Participate in milestone meetings, global reviews, and cross-functional sessions as a representative of Development
- Work closely with athletes, testers, and category leads to translate performance insights into product refinements
- Domestic and international travel required (approx. 20%).
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
