Sr. Lead, Environmental Designer

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.

Purpose of Role

We are seeking a visionary Sr. Lead Environmental Designer to shape how our brand comes to life in retail environments around the world. This role blends creativity, spatial storytelling, and architectural expertise to craft immersive, emotionally resonant spaces that embody our brand at every touchpoint.

Reporting to the Head of Global Retail Brand Experience, you will lead the 3D and environmental design vision for retail—ranging from flagship concepts and pop-ups to permanent store environments and fixture systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across store development, visual merchandising, and marketing to ensure every spatial expression reflects our creative intent and elevates the consumer journey.

Your Impact

• Lead the creative development of environmental design concepts that express the brand in physical retail spaces.
• Translate brand strategy into innovative 3D experiences, from sketches and mood boards to design intent packages.
• Partner with internal teams and external agencies to develop scalable retail concepts and seasonal activations.
• Create and iterate designs ensuring brand excellence and feasibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in architecture, production, and store design to align creative vision with execution.
• Oversee environmental storytelling, materials, and finishes to ensure cohesive brand expression.
• Stay informed on design trends, materials innovation, and global retail benchmarks.
• Mentor junior designers and help establish environmental design standards within the Global Retail Creative team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental, retail, or experiential design roles.
• Proven experience designing 3D environments and architectural concepts for global retail or experiential brands.
• Proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and related visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of spatial design, materiality, and consumer behavior in physical environments.
• Ability to develop design systems that balance creativity, scalability, and operational feasibility.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to sell a creative vision to stakeholders. 

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with global lifestyle, sportswear, or fashion brands.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, retail rollouts, and environmental graphics.
• Experience collaborating with agency partners and production vendors globally.

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore HQ office.
• Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week. 
• Travel: Minimal 
• Licenses/Certifications: N/A
• Sponsorship Eligibility: UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.

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Relocation

• Relocation support considered 

Base Compensation

$119,501.60-$149,377.00 USD 

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via View email address on careers.underarmour.com.