- Own the end-to-end product development process, from initial design through confirmation, ensuring technical feasibility and performance
- Act as the key technical partner to Design and Product Line Management, translating creative concepts into innovative, manufacturable solutions
- Mentor and guide the Development team, fostering knowledge-sharing and professional growth
- Drive material and construction innovation, working closely with suppliers to improve performance and sustainability
- Evaluate prototypes and approve Red Tag samples, ensuring they meet functional, aesthetic, and cost targets
- Translate athlete and performance feedback into actionable improvements across the development cycle
- Lead collaboration with cross-functional partners, including Sourcing, Sustainability, and Testing, to deliver against key milestones
- Assess supplier capabilities and lead onboarding for performance-driven projects and innovations
- Domestic and international travel required (approx. 20%).
- University degree in Footwear Technology, Engineering, or related field
- Extensive experience in end-to-end footwear product development
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- In-depth material knowledge and passion for innovation
- Proactive and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Excellent communication, intercultural competence, and strategic mindset
- Team-oriented, resilient, and confident under pressure
- Experience with sustainability, innovation, and IP processes is a strong advantage
- Fluent in English; German and/or Mandarin is a plus
- Willingness to travel internationally.
Skills Required
- University degree in Footwear Technology, Engineering, or related field
- Extensive experience in end-to-end footwear product development
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- In-depth material knowledge and passion for innovation
- Fluent in English; German and/or Mandarin is a plus
What We Do
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.
