Designer Product Design & Color Materials Kids Footwear

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YOUR MISSION

• Collaborate on the delivery of innovative product designs for the Kids Footwear category with the leadership of Teamhead Design Footwear
• Create product concepts, design sketches and footwear solutions that address the specific needs of Kids consumers
• Create color and material ways for seasonal footwear product lines and actively contribute to seasonal Color & Material storytelling
• Develop Kids-specific product concepts, commercial takedowns and franchise updates that translate key brand and category stories into relevant consumer products
• Conceptualize unique and market relevant designs that address consumer, retailer and company goals on a seasonal timeline, including follow-up on designs and design direction
• Creation of collection-based and stand-alone designs that are innovative, trend relevant and commercially viable
• Provide market research, consumer insights and design trend analysis supporting collection themes, Color & Material direction and product design
• Partner closely with the Color & Material Designer to create cohesive seasonal stories and compelling product executions
• Prepare support material for internal reviews
• Execute detail specifications through standardized design packages.
• Follow-up on designs and design deliverables in a timely manner
• Create and update Footwear Lineart/Graphics/Materials/Colors
• Enter designs into product management data system
• Work with Product Line Management and Product Development to execute designs that adhere to costing goals while advancing category initiatives.

YOUR TALENT

• At least 3-4 years of work experience in design in the sports/lifestyle industry
• Strong knowledge of Sport Lifestyle industry
• Have a passion for footwear design, Color & Materials, consumer trends and the intersection of sport and fashion
• Previous experience in athletic or sneaker design in the Sport-/Lifestyle area
• Strong portfolio demonstrating footwear product design, commercial thinking and concept development. Examples of Color & Material storytelling are highly valued
• Strong understanding of footwear construction, product creation processes and commercial product execution
• Experience creating footwear concepts, franchise evolutions and/or commercial product takedowns is desirable
• Ability and enthusiasm to contribute across both Product Design and Color & Material projects within a collaborative team environment
• Competency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent presentation skills
• Very good verbal and written language skills in English
• Teamplayer mentality
• Bachelor/Master degree in Design, Fashion Design or similar education
• Please submit your PORTFOLIO with your CV
• This opportunity will be available in full time or part time.

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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.