Designer II Sportstyle Apparel

Your Mission

Design apparel for the Regional Creation Center in Boston, based on directives from product management and merchandising to meet North American market needs.
Collect market intelligence on design trends and developments, providing accurate and up-to-date information to involved parties.
Partner with Team Head of Apparel Design to create seasonal category creative direction, trend, and color presentation.
Participate in product range-related meetings, such as design, fabric, and trims meetings, vendor meetings, factory meetings, and fit sessions.
Collaborate with Asia-based development offices and local developers to research fabrication techniques and applications.
Work with graphic design team to establish seasonal concepts and graphic direction for each range.
Conduct regular store visits to key accounts and competition to ensure thorough knowledge of the marketplace.
Coordinate with garment developers and technical designers to ensure fit and styling.
Responsible for timely and accurate completion of detail sheets, CADs, and tech packages based on design time and action calendar.
Create presentations and present designs to internal teams.
Collaborate with Footwear counterparts to create market-relevant stories and capsules.
Partner with Global Sportstyle apparel team and Creative Directors to ensure product reflects Puma's design DNA.
Your Talent

Bachelor's Degree preferred with a design concentration.
2-4 years of related experience.
Advanced skill level in Illustrator and strong design sensibility.
Skilled at utilizing product data-base development tool (PRM/PDM).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Self-motivated and highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of apparel market, color, and trends.
Able to effectively use Microsoft Office applications.
Able to travel both domestically and internationally, up to 10%.
SPEED & SPIRIT defines our ideal candidate: BE DRIVEN in performance, BE VIBRANT in sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in team spirit, and BE YOU to showcase individual talent and experience. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and affording equal employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics.