Designer II Running Apparel

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YOUR MISSION

The role will contribute to creating designs and support the Running/Training/Studio apparel design team. Designing 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.

• Strong presenter in person and via video.

• Ability to professionally have productive discussions during product feedback sessions.

• Communicates and participates professionally and effectively within a cross functional team.

• Approximate Travel Required when applicable:  10-15%

YOUR TALENT

• BS/BA or BFA degree preferred.

• 2-4 years as an Apparel Designer, Apprentice or Assistant, preferably for a performance apparel company.

• Knowledge of the Sports performance and/or Sport lifestyle market (Competition, Distribution, Price, Product, Consumer, Retail environment)

• Strong line merchandising abilities / building well rounded and balanced collections. 

• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)

• Technical knowledge related to fabrics, trims, product development, and quality requirements. 

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages at the same time.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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.