• Produce, maintain, update and present creative presentations, sketches, Illustrator drawings, specifications, mood boards, color directions as required
• Travel on development, market and inspiration trips as needed, domestic and international, may be with short notice (up to 25%).
• Contribute to adequate protection of PUMA’s intellectual property
• Build an especially strong collaborative working relationship with marketing counterparts to ensure seamless integration and execution of storytelling / seasonal vision
• Balance expectations of the brand, business unit and ambassador / collab partners whilst driving creative cohesive and boundary pushing seasonal directions
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the team across functions including design, product management and marketing. Facilitate alignment of footwear, apparel and accessories.
• Develop and communicate the creative vision of the collaborative product on a seasonal basis based on the input of the Ambassador as creative director and Puma brand direction
• Work closely with the ambassador(s) to understand the creative vision and direction of the season; bring the ambassador’s vision to life while meeting the requirements of the Sportstyle Business Unit.
• Integrate the latest product and technical developments into designs; ensure that design activities leverage learning across the Puma organization
• Lead a design team in creating products that reinforce and strengthen the brand position and help to generate consumer demand
• Stay up to date with industry trends and competitor activities
• Lead a team of designers covering footwear, apparel, and accessories

• Tremendous attention to detail, and extraordinary time-management skills; ability to thrive under and adhere to tight timelines
• Proficiency and refinement in all stages of presentation, from concept to final design review
• Team player with ability to adapt to change quickly
• Minimum 8+ years relevant experience in the fashion, sportswear or casual sports lifestyle space specializing in footwear; collaboration experience is a plus.
• Proficient to advanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to function autonomously and flexibly as well as in a cooperative, diverse group
• Have a broad knowledge of footwear and apparel manufacturing and design. Prototyping skills are a plus.
• Leadership capabilities, including ability to manage, motivate and mentor others within work group
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Fashion and/or relevant field of study

The Hiring range base pay for this position is $99,200 - $141,125 + Bonus + Benefits (https://about.puma.com/en/careers/locations)

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