Junior Designer Sportstyle Apparel
- India
Posted 4 days ago
About the role
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
Your mission
Key Objectives
Support the creation and execution of innovative, market-relevant PUMA Apparel products across seasonal collections.
Translate creative direction into commercially relevant product designs while maintaining PUMA brand DNA.
Take ownership of assigned products from initial concept through development, fit and final execution.
Develop strong technical understanding of apparel construction, fit, fabrics, trims and garment detailing.
Contribute to colour, material, graphic and product stories based on consumer, market and trend insights.
Collaborate closely with Design, Development, PLM, Business Units and other product categories to deliver cohesive collections.
Ensure design deliverables and product developments are executed with a high level of accuracy and within seasonal timelines.
Your talent
Key Requirements
2+ years of relevant experience in Apparel/Fashion/Sportswear design.
Strong technical understanding of apparel design and development, with the ability to evaluate fit, identify fit issues and make appropriate design amendments.
Good knowledge of apparel construction, garment engineering, fabrics, trims and manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of different fabric, surface and graphic techniques and their application to apparel.
Ability to translate concepts into clear product designs, technical drawings, specifications and development information.
Good understanding of colour, materials, graphics and garment detailing.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; CAD skills required.
Graphic design skills and experience are a strong plus.
Good awareness of sportswear, fashion, consumer and competitive trends.
Strong communication, collaboration and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple products and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for sport, fashion and sportswear.
Portfolio demonstrating apparel product design, technical capability and development process is required.
Our principles
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 experience. To 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 22,000 employees worldwide.