Designer I Graphic Designer Basketball Apparel

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YOUR MISSION

PUMA Hoops is powered by creativity, culture, and storytelling. As our Graphic Designer I for Basketball, you’ll shape the visual identity of PUMA Hoops — creating bold, relevant graphics that bridge sport and culture. You’ll collaborate closely with our Apparel Design team and Footwear Design partners to build cohesive stories inspired by footwear concepts and the brand’s seasonal creative direction . From quick‑turn cultural moments to signature athlete programs, your work will define how PUMA shows up on and off the court. Design seasonal graphics that align with PUMA’s creative direction and strengthen the PUMA Hoops brand language. Partner with Apparel, Footwear, PLM, and Color teams to ensure cohesive storytelling across collections. Execute quick‑turn graphics in response to cultural and sport moments with speed, precision, and intent. Develop complete graphic packs — placements, trims, prints, and patterns that scale across tiers. Contribute to seasonal color palette development and ensure consistency across categories. Maintain an organized graphic library and manage on‑time file handoffs with PUMA Group Sourcing (PGS). Lead at least one capsule or regional project per season from concept through execution.

YOUR TALENT

Bachelor’s degree in Product or Graphic Design (or equivalent experience). 3–5 years of experience in apparel graphic design, with strong storytelling and cultural awareness. Self‑starter mindset with the ability to adapt quickly, meet expectations, and deliver on time. Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of basketball culture and sport lifestyle trends. Strong illustration and custom typography skills that bring unique voice and character to design. Confident presentation skills and the ability to adapt to feedback with professionalism. Domestic & International travel required - up to 20%. The Hiring range base pay for this position is $51,800 - $68,905 + Bonus + Benefits. Benefit Summary Corporate Pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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. At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play. PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide. PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran‑status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr PUMA Group