Senior Art Director (limited for 12 months)

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YOUR MISSION
Work closely with the Associate Creative Director, as well as Art Directors, Project Managers, Producers, Content Creators, Business Units and Channel Owners, to develop and deliver high- and low-production campaigns, ensuring consistent, on brand quality across all creative work through final asset delivery.
Lead the day-to-day tasks associated with pre-production, production and post-production for assigned campaigns, inlcuding hands on design and file creation
Lead creative projects through all phases of development and execution, from concept ideation and design development to final delivery. Design and create production-ready files and assets, applying strong craft across layout, typography, file building, colour, print, digital and video, while using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma to create high-quality outputs
Partner with internal producers to plan and execute photoshoots and other productions
Lead brainstorming sessions within the Internal Creative Agency, Business Units, external partners,external creative agencies and cross-channel teams
Present creative work to internal teams and key stakeholders
Stay informed on relevant creative, cultural and marketplace trends, and apply insights to inform the work
Collaborate with channels such as PR, Social, Paid Media, eCom and Retail to help ensure creative consistency across touchpoints
Support the identification and briefing of external partners such as photographers, creatives and producers
Work within production budgets on a project-by-project basis together with production managers
Lead the post-production asset selection and retouching process, including the preperation and delivery of final files
Contribute to the development of creative guidelines to support regional execution of global concepts
Support the development and execution of sales tools, including creative proposals, mood boards and internal documents, by designing layouts and creating final files as required
Act as a strong creative contributor within the Internal Creative Agency
Collaborate with and support junior team members where needed.
YOUR TALENT
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience across print, film, digital, retail, and brand design
Proven leadership experience, including guiding teams, mentoring colleagues, and managing external partners and resources
Ability to lead complex creative projects from strategic concept and design direction through production and delivery
Advanced expertise in creative processes, typography, color theory, digital and interactive design, video storytelling, and print production
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; motion and 3D experience is an advantage
Strong strategic, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence senior and cross-functional partners
Excellent communication, judgment, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage multiple initiatives
Experience directing studio and location photo shoots in fast-paced environments
Willingness to travel up to 50%, including internationally.
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.