Lead Designer Sportstyle Apparel - Herzogenaurach, Deutschland - PUMA

PUMA

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Herzogenaurach, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

DESIGN

LEAD DESIGNER SPORTSTYLE APPAREL:

Herzogenaurach, Germany
YOUR MISSION:
Drive innovation topics independently and progressive forward to deliver sportstyle specific stories per season
Lead in execution of innovative product design development aimed at continuous design innovation and achieving set goals with the direction of the Teamhead/Creative Director
Take part in key leadership meetings and support creating a relevant Sportstyle strategy, which can drive the business forward for the upcoming years
Support the Head of Design/ Senior Team Head/Teamhead during the absence, by providing support to the design team and taking decisions, which are needed to continue with daily business
Lead by example design team, mentor and coach junior team members on the job
Independently integrate product and technical developments into product design
Ensure the quality of products' design content in order to reinforce and strengthen the brand position and generate consumer demand
Collect market intelligence, providing all involved with accurate and uptodate information on design trends and developments and utilizes them effectively
Launch innovative product design ideas in line with specific product strategies
Develop a close relationship with PGS team and factories
Enter and update design information in data systems
Develop seasonal marketing stories in coordination with the overall business unit strategic direction, as well as the Global Brand Management and Global Marketing functions
Work closely with development, suppliers in Asia and elsewhere to both source, brief in and develop new materials in line with the creative direction and commercial needs
Work closely with commercial teams (PLM) to ensure that products are commercial, within price targets and meet the brands business needs on a seasonal basis.

YOUR TALENT:

At least 34 years of work experience in design in the sports/lifestyle industry
Strong knowledge of Sport Lifestyle industry, fabrics and new industry technologies
Experience in athletic or sneaker design in the Sport/Lifestyle area
Design talent and excellent feeling for colours, creativity and graphics
Distinguished portfolio
Competency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Excellent presentation skills
Very good verbal and written language skills in English
Teamplayer mentality
Bachelor/Master degree in Design, Fashion Design or similar education

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.

PUMA supports over 16,100 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.