Junior Designer Sportstyle Footwear
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The Footwear Design function at PUMA RCC India blends local market insights with global direction staying true to the brands DNA and sports philosophy. By understanding local trends and market gaps the team creates footwear that aligns with global design and execution standards.
Frequent travel to markets and factories is essential for refining designs and ensuring high-quality execution. The team works in a dynamic creative environment equipped with updated tools and software allowing them to stay innovative and efficient.
Through close collaboration with PUMAs global teams the RCC India design function ensures that products cater to local needs while maintaining consistency with the brands global vision.
The Designer will contribute to the formulation of the annual product design plan for the product category and introduce and execute innovative design ideas to achieve Business targets and product category objectives with a focus but not exclusive to PUMA India Footwear Market.
Form a design led short- mid- and long-term point of view on the PUMA India Footwear offering in conjunction with conversation and presentations with product management & merch team.
Produce accurate and detailed color and material specs to factory standards.
Travel to factories to finalize prototypes
Research markets trade shows and competition for trends and inspiration and provide trip reports
Develop seasonal marketing stories in coordination with the overall business unit strategic direction as well as the Global Brand Management and Global Marketing functions
Support team regarding design initiatives and priorities
Work closely with suppliers in India and elsewhere to both source brief in and develop new materials in line with the creative direction and commercial needs
Creation of dynamic seasonal color and material packs that are both commercial consumer and trend relevant in conjunction with the creative direction.
Work independently and efficiently to ensure all internal deadlines are met
Ensure internal communication systems are updated to deadlines with accurate information
Ensure the quality of products design content in order to reinforce and strengthen the brand position and generate consumer demand
Minimum 1-3 years of experience in designing footwear.
Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities
Team player who works productively with a wide range of people
Pro efficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Understanding of AI / 3D software is a plus.
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 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 22000
employees worldwide.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
PUMA is one of the world's leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. For over 65 years, PUMA has been producing the most innovative products for the fastest athletes on the planet. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired ... View more
