Senior Developer Innovation Apparel

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

• Develop strong ties with industry suppliers to explore garment/accessories manufacturing methods to create new solutions
• Monitor, identify, evaluate, share and present emerging market trends at the garment/accessories construction and process levels to the team
• Visit tradeshows within the garment arena and beyond to build up a portfolio of new inspiration. Use your explorative mindset to support your network connections
• Develop new and innovative solutions for performance apparel concepts - through architecture, styling, wearables and further, using your products experience
• Explore and motivate the material suppliers to create material innovation projects and define the structure of each project
• Bring ideas and inspiring concepts to the table on a regular basis, based on research and ability to absorb external trends. Translate ideas and concepts to suit the needs of PUMA
• Nurture high level, professional relationships with external suppliers and vendors; existing and be able to identify new partners. Travel across the region to local suppliers and factories on a regular basis

Your Talent

• Degree in Textile / Fashion / Clothing related discipline
• 5-8 years' experience in Apparel Material industry
• Creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and imitative
• Strong overall business acumen
• Strong knowledge of Apparel/Textile/Accessories industry, manufacturing processes and materials
• Good command of spoken and written English, Mandarin and Cantonese
• Candidate with less experience will be considered as Developer role

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 provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all, is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.