What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer II, Footwear - Golf position at PUMA?
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- This role supports the COBRA PUMA GOLF brand.
- Responsible for the creative design and execution of seasonal international footwear product line.
- Take direction and inspiration from Golf Performance Creative Director to incorporate PUMA seasonal initiatives into the Puma Golf footwear range.
- Lead product design reviews for product line management. Create and present seasonal trend and color overviews at design meetings.
- Partner with Development Team in research of fabrications, techniques and applications. Possess thorough understanding of the capabilities, flexibility and limitations of source base.
- Conduct regular store visits to key accounts and green grass to assure thorough knowledge of the marketplace. Must have knowledge of the sporting and consumer soft goods industry.
- Create and execute footwear range that meets the needed cost and margin requirements.
- Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of detail sheets, CADs, and tech packages based on design time and action calendar.
- Update and create appropriate product category specific color CADs
- Upload designs and colors into online product database.
- Work with development to maintain footwear materials library and storage.
- Help with general product team design needs which could include art production for additional categories.
- Create footwear advanced concepts through sketching and rendering
- Create and maintain footwear seasonal line sheets.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred with a design concentration. Industrial design a plus.
- Minimum 5-Years Design Experience
- Advanced skill level in Adobe Illustrator.
- Knowledge of both product Design and Development for creation of tech packs.
- Experience designing 3D toolings and waterproof constructions.
- 3D CAD experience a plus.
- Self-starter attitude and willingness to take on any challenge
- Strong material and silhouette driven design sensibility.
- Ability to sketch and communicate design ideas in detail.
- Skilled at utilizing product data-base development tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages at the same time.
- Knowledge of golf footwear market, color and trends.
- Understanding of sports inspired design direction
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications.
- Requires some domestic and international travel
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