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PUMA Group · 4 hours ago

Director Design Basketball Footwear

Somerville, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$136K/yr - $188K/yr

10+ years exp

PUMA Group is seeking a visionary and strategic Director Design for Basketball Footwear to lead the creative direction and product innovation for their basketball category. This role is responsible for driving athlete-informed design and delivering performance-driven products that elevate the brand in the basketball space.

ApparelFashionLifestyleSoccerSports

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and lead the long-term design vision and seasonal strategies for basketball footwear

Oversee the full design process from concept to final product, ensuring alignment with performance, brand, and market goals

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product line management, sports marketing, engineering, and merchandising

Mentor and manage a team of designers, fostering creativity, technical excellence, and professional growth

Integrate athlete feedback, trend research, and consumer insights into design decisions

Ensure innovation in materials, construction, and sustainability within the basketball category

Present design concepts and product stories to senior leadership and external partners

Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and emerging trends in basketball culture and performance

Qualification

Footwear designBasketball culture knowledgeLeadership experienceProject managementCommunication skillsMentoring designersTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field

10+ years of experience in footwear design, with a strong focus on performance or basketball categories

7 years of leadership experience managing design teams and cross-functional collaboration

Deep understanding of basketball culture, athlete needs, and footwear innovation

Strong portfolio showcasing performance footwear design and storytelling

Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills

Domestic & International Travel required - up to 40%

Preferred

Master's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Company

PUMA Group

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PUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories.

Founded in 1948

Herzogenaurach, Bayern, DEU

10001+ employees

http://us.puma.com/

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