Lead Design Running Apparel

Design Leader For PUMA's International Running Apparel Collection

We are looking for a design leader with a successful record to oversee PUMA's International Running Apparel Collection. This person will be responsible for the execution of the Running Apparel line, bridging the gap between global run culture and PUMA's overarching brand identity. This role requires an entrepreneurial spirit and a deep passion for the running culture space—someone who understands that the modern runner demands gear that performs on the road and looks right in a social setting. This person will manage one direct report and report directly to the Senior Design Director of Running. Responsibilities include:
Aesthetic Integration: Merge the current run culture design aesthetic with PUMA's established creative direction to create a cohesive and aspirational product range.
Product Execution: Lead the design of technical running apparel, ensuring a balance between functional performance (moisture management, mobility) and a run style-driven silhouette.
Run Culture Pulse: Act as the internal expert on the run culture consumer, staying deeply connected to emerging trends, community run clubs, and the "street-to-track" aesthetic.
Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and provide daily creative guidance to one direct report, fostering their professional growth and ensuring design excellence.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing, and Sourcing to ensure designs are commercially viable and technically feasible.
Feedback & Quality: Work closely with the Senior Design Director to give and receive constructive feedback, ensuring all products meet PUMA's quality and performance standards.
Workflow Management: Maintain excellent time management and prioritize tasks within a fast-paced, global design calendar.
Global Insight: Participate in market travel to international and domestic hubs to gather consumer insights and identify regional trends. Travel to factories to finalize prototypes.
The hiring range base pay for this position is $99,200-$134,675 + Bonus + Benefits
Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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.