Your mission
- 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.
Your talent
- 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
Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Our principles
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.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
