Designer Color & Materials Kids Footwear

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YOUR MISSION

• Deliver lead Color & Material designs for the Kids Footwear category in alignment with seasonal design direction and category objectives.
• Conceptualize unique and market relevant Color&Material designs that address consumer, retailer and company goals on a seasonal timeline, including follow-up on designs and design direction.
• Translate global trends and brand direction into compelling Color & Material solutions relevant for the Kids consumer.
• Provide market research, consumer insights and design trend analysis supporting collection themes, seasonal storytelling and design direction.
• Create collection-based and standalone Color & Material designs that are innovative, trend relevant and tailored to the Kids consumer.
• Develop seasonal Color & Material stories, moodboards, color palettes and material strategies that bring product narratives to life.
• Prepare design concepts and support material for internal reviews.
• Work as a partner with Product Line Management and Product Design to develop unique and relevant Color & Material stories and executions.
• Work with Product Development to execute designs that adhere to costing goals while advancing category initiatives.
• Create colorway/material/graphic design files.
• Execute detail specifications through standardized design packages.
• Follow-up on designs and design deliverables in a timely manner.
• Enter designs into product management data system.
• Travel to factories to develop prototypes.
• Support seasonal initiatives and strategic category projects as directed by Director Design Sportstyle Footwear.

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 Color & Material design, consumer trends, storytelling, and the intersection of sport and fashion
• Previous experience in Color & Material Design, Footwear Design, or athletic/sneaker design within the Sport/Lifestyle industry
• Strong portfolio demonstrating Color & Material projects, seasonal storytelling and product execution
• Strong understanding of footwear materials, finishes, material application and trend-driven product storytelling
• 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.