Designer I Sportstyle Apparel

Design apparel for the Boston-based Regional Creation Center, based upon directives from product management and merchandising, in order to meet the needs of the North American and Latin American markets.

Collect market intelligence, providing all involved with accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments. Partner with Team Head of Apparel Design in creation of 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.

Team with Asia-based development offices and local developers in research of fabrications techniques and applications.

Partner 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 assure fit and styling.

Create and execute apparel products and ranges that are brand, channel and account appropriate and meet the critical cost and margin requirements.

Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of detail sheets, CADS, and tech packages based on design time and action calendar.

Build presentations and present designs to internal teams.

Partner with Global Sportstyle apparel team and Creative Directors to ensure product reflects Puma's design DNA.

Bachelor's Degree preferred with a design concentration.

1-2 years of related experience.

Advanced skill level in Illustrator.

Strong design sensibility.

Skilled at utilizing product data-base development tool (PRM/PDM).

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Self-motivated and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages at the same time.

Knowledge of apparel market, color and trends.

Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to travel internationally up to 10%.