Apparel Designer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

INTRODUCTION

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Your mission

The Designer II will independently develop and execute apparel concepts and products across the Running/Training/Studio business, contributing to seasonal product direction and helping translate consumer, market, and trend insights into relevant, innovative performance apparel. The role is responsible for driving product from concept through development while ensuring alignment with PUMA’s global performance brand, design, quality, cost, and margin standards.

• Independently own and execute assigned seasonal apparel product areas, from concept and design direction through development and final product, in partnership with the apparel design, product development, PLM, and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the development of four seasonal and carryover apparel ranges per year, helping build cohesive, balanced, and commercially relevant collections.
• Develop and communicate clear design concepts, seasonal stories, and product direction informed by consumer insights, market research, competitive analysis, and trend research.
• Drive the creation of differentiated, desirable, and innovative products that strengthen the category and contribute to the next ICON products.
• Lead the timely and accurate completion of artwork pages, CADs, tech packages, and other design deliverables based on the design time and action calendar.
• Partner with Developers and Sourcing offices to translate design intent into product, leveraging an understanding of source capabilities, flexibility, limitations, fit, function, fabrics, and construction.
• Balance design intent with cost, margin, commercial requirements, and product briefs, making informed design decisions throughout the development process.
• Conduct and apply market, competitor, consumer, price, and trend research to inform design direction and product opportunities.
• Build and present compelling design concepts, seasonal stories, and product presentations to small and large groups, clearly communicating design rationale and product vision.
• Serve as an active design voice in product feedback sessions, confidently communicating recommendations and responding constructively to feedback.
• Take ownership of key meeting tools and design materials, ensuring they are organized, accurate, and presentation-ready.
• Collaborate effectively across design, product development, PLM, sourcing, and other cross-functional partners to move product forward and resolve issues.
• Support a high standard of design execution and contribute to the growth of the broader apparel design team through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and positive team leadership.
• Approximate Travel Required when applicable: 10-15%

Your talent

• BS/BA or BFA degree in fashion design or related field
• 2+ years of experience as an Apparel Designer, preferably within a performance apparel company, with demonstrated ownership of product from concept through development.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of the sports performance and/or sport lifestyle market, including competition, distribution, price, product, consumer, and retail environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of fabrics, trims, construction, product development, fit, and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to translate consumer, market, and trend insights into compelling product and design concepts.
• Strong presentation, storytelling, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design intent and influence cross-functional partners.
• Strong line merchandising abilities, including the ability to build well-rounded, balanced, and commercially relevant collections.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities at various stages while maintaining a high level of organization, quality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and demonstrate initiative, accountability, and sound design judgment.

COMPENSATION

• The hiring range base pay for this position is $72,100 - $90,900 + Bonus + Benefits (Benefit Summary Corporate)

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Our principles

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.