- Support the product development process from initial concept through to confirmation, acting as the technical link between Design, Product Line Management, and Sourcing
- Stay up to date on competitor products, market trends, and performance benchmarks
- Collaborate with suppliers to discover innovative materials, components, and construction methods that enhance performance and sustainability
- Coordinate development phases with Design, Product Line Management, Product Testing, Sustainability, and PUMA Group Sourcing
- Offer alternatives and solutions throughout the development process to meet performance, cost, and quality goals
- Create clear technical development packages to communicate construction and aesthetic details
- Inspect and evaluate prototypes to ensure alignment with technical specifications and cost targets
- Coordinate product testing and implement feedback from wear tests and lab validation
- Approve confirmation samples for quality, fit, performance and production readiness
- Maintain accurate product data in internal systems
- Communicate daily with Puma Sourcing teams to ensure alignment on timelines, technical issues, and development progress
- Participate in milestone meetings, global reviews, and cross-functional sessions as a representative of Development
- Work closely with athletes, testers, and category leads to translate performance insights into product refinements
- Domestic and international travel required (approx. 20%).
- Degree in Footwear Technology, Engineering, or related field
- Experience in footwear product development with an understanding of end-to-end processes
- Hands-on knowledge of materials, components, and construction methods
- Strong problem-solving skills with an eye for detail and functionality
- Reliable project coordination and time management abilities
- Clear communicator with strong organizational and intercultural skills
- Team-oriented mindset, and proactive in execution
- Fluent in English; German is a plus
- Familiarity with sustainability initiatives, product testing, and development software is an advantage
- Willingness to travel and collaborate across global teams.
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.
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At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture. That hustler’s spirit can be felt across PUMA categories, partnerships, offices, and countries. And we are always in search of talent that can help us set the pace at which sport and culture collide, as well as finding better ways to connect and collaborate with our communities. PUMA supports over 14,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
