Creative & Design
Teamhead Design Training Apparel
Somerville, United States of America
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
- 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.
Your Mission
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.
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.
