Senior Designer Run/Train Apparel

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 to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy.

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YOUR MISSION

• Contribute to creating designs and support the Running/Training apparel design team.

• Design apparel concepts and products that meet Puma’s global performance brand and quality standards.

• Work closely with the apparel design team, product development, and PLM team to develop four seasonal and carryover apparel ranges per year.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of artwork pages, CADS, and tech packages based on design time and action calendar.

• Partner with Developers and World Cat sourcing offices to implement a clear understanding of product design, fit, and function.

• Develop thorough understanding of the capabilities, flexibility, and limitations of source base.

• Create and execute apparel products that meet cost and margin and brief requirements.

• Drive desirability, innovation, and inspiration to create the next ICON products. Ensure that all products follow Puma international design, brand, and quality standards.

• Partner with Running Footwear team to assure seasonal color, trend, performance, and graphic alignment.

• Conduct market research for competitor, best practices, consumer, and price studies, and most importantly trend research.

• Be accountable for the organization and preparation of key meeting tools.

• Ensure aligned apparel and graphic design concept and product presentations in front of small and large groups.

YOUR TALENT

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field of study

• 6 years of experience working as an Apparel Designer or Assistant Apparel Designer for a sports apparel company. Work in the sports performance and/or sport lifestyle market; Conduct trend and competitor research in the sports performance and lifestyle markets; Utilize Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator and Photoshop for CAD and presentation design; Work with sports apparel fabrics, trims, and production techniques; building sports apparel development documents to communicate with oversees productions partners such as tech packs and BOMs (bill of materials); Fitting sports apparel garments.

• Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week. Requires up to 25% domestic and international travel.

The base pay for this position is $127,712 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.For additional information, please contact: us-hrrecruiter@puma.com