Art Director Teamsport in Coventry

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 to let our individual talent and experience shine.

• YOUR MISSION
• Work closely with the Associate Creative Director, as well as the Creative Team, Project Managers, Producers, Content Creators, Business Units and Channel Owners, to develop and deliver high- and low-production campaigns, ensuring strong on-brand quality across all creative work through to final assets
• Support the day-to-day tasks associated with pre-production, production and post-production for assigned campaigns
• Drive creative projects through all phases of development and execution from concept ideation and design development to final delivery, applying strong design craft across layout, typography, 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
• Contribute to 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 bring findings to inform the work
• Collaborate with channels such as PR, Social, Paid Media, Ecommerce and Retail to help ensure creative consistency across touchpoints
• Support the identification and briefing of external partners such as photographers, creatives, animators and producers
• Work within production budgets on a project-by-project basis together with production managers
• Support the post-production asset selection and retouching process
• 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
• 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 and/or relevant field of study
• 6 years relevant experience in print/film/digital/retail/brand design
• Exceptional ability to see projects through all phases of implementation including concept ideation, design development, and resource allocation/management
• Thorough understanding of creative process, color theory and typography as well as interactive, digital design and video storytelling
• Must bring strong design expertise, with hands-on experience in developing layouts and producing high-quality print files
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Motion/3D experience is a plus.
• Deep understanding of the creative process across all channels (digital, retail, social, PR, etc.)
• Exceptional presentation skills and proven ability to effectively work with senior management to brainstorm, design and strategize the fulfillment of marketing executions
• Experience directing and overseeing both studio and location photo shoots under aggressive, time-sensitive conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to function autonomously and in a cooperative, diverse group
• Strong information seeking skills and a penchant for resourcefulness
• Tremendous attention to detail, and extraordinary time-management skills
• Travel up to 50%, including international travel may be required.

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.

At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster.

That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world.

We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us.

Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture.

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries.

The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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