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 and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
YOUR MISSION:
- Accountable for strategically orienting and project managing the Brand Experience team for instore concepts & visual merchandising within the wholesale channels through collaboration with the Account Marketing & Sales teams.
- Responsible for managing and mentoring a small team responsible for implementing instore concepts & visual merchandising within the wholesale channels
- Responsible for managing the development of an installation/maintenance calendar of all brand experience elements needed in all doors; coordinating with wholesale stakeholders, marketing team, and external agencies ensuring on-time and on-budget execution.
- Responsible for leading the development and communication of all Brand Experience toolkits.
- Responsible for managing the calendar development and leading the design direction for all internal sell-in programming.
- Responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of external agencies to support design development, production, installation, and cost management for all brand experience elements.
- Responsible for coordinating the bidding process on all design and production projects, preparing all bid documents (briefs), conducting pre-bid meetings, receiving bids, and awarding contracts.
- Responsible for maintaining design & construction schedules on all assigned projects, preparing detailed schedules, progress reports, etc.
YOUR TALENT:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Merchandising or other related field
- 7+ experience in Project Management preferably with a sport or luxury fashion and accessories brand.
- Strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate and mentor others
- Ability to understand floor plans and design work.
- Expert project management and organization/prioritization skillset.
- Expert level understanding of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- Advanced level understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud software (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) with ability to resize images for print production.
- Knowledge of 3D modeling software (3D design, Auto CAD & Sketch up) is a plus.
- Proven cross-functional communication skills and seen as a team player.
- Ability to travel up to 25-30% of the time (weekends or overnight works might be required)
- Ability to climb up and down ladders, frequently lifting merchandise/fixtures up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lifting merchandise/fixtures up to 40 pounds.
PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
