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Oversee design execution for Special Make Up products for RCC APAC Apparel, focusing on storytelling and commercial iterations. Lead the design team and collaborate with product managers to develop unique collections aligned with seasonal creative directions.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the design execution for Special Make Up products
- Lead and drive the collection of market intelligence, providing all involved with accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments
- Work with Product Line Managers and Development to develop unique and relevant collections and stand-alone color & material footwear designs and product stories
- Respect the seasonal creative direction, for the APAC Region and support the team in preparing and presenting these to accounts or merch
- Represent your design areas as design spokesperson at internal and external meetings
- Drive a close cooperation with designers from inline, other RCC designers and other product areas (FTW & Accessories) to ensure strong collaboration and 360 design concepts when needed
- Manage, support, motivate, coordinate and develop the assigned RCC APAC design team, including hiring, yearly performance appraisal process, goal setting, budget planning, redundancies
- Provide strategic design and related support to Sr Director RCC APAC
Requirements
- University degree in Apparel Design and/or relevant field of study
- At least 7 years of experience in Apparel design, ideally in the fashion, sportswear or casual sports lifestyle industry
- Strong Concept and Storytelling skills
- Proficiency and refinement in all stages of presentation, from concept to final design review
- Developed product sense and taste level as well as strong awareness and understanding of Sportstyle APAC consumer and marketplace
- Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate and mentor others (at least 2 years of leadership experience)
Key Skills
About Puma
PUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands, designing, developing, and selling footwear, apparel and accessories. Founded in 1948, PUMA helps the world’s best athletes and teams perform at their best with its innovative products. Known for its iconic cat logo and the Formstrip, the company offers performance products in categories such as Football, Running and Training. Its Sportstyle collections are rooted in sports and inspire consumers by celebrating sports culture. With its long history and strong heritage, PUMA is proud of having one of the strongest archives in the industry, with many iconic products such as the Suede and the Speedcat. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd. The company distributes its products in over 120 countries, employs more than 20,000 people and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany. For more information, please visit https://about.puma.com.
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