Sr. Footwear Color Designer, Sportswear (Baltimore or New York City)

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. This role is eligible for our Footwear Talent Sprint referral program. Purpose of Role The Sr. Color Designer, Sportswear Footwear is responsible for elevating color design across multiple product categories. This role blends creative intuition with strategic color application to drive compelling narratives that enhance athlete performance and brand identity. You will collaborate closely with a cross-functional design pod to build palettes, shape seasonal color strategies, and bring innovative color stories to life on footwear products. We're seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative designer with an exceptional eye for color, a strong grasp of cultural and sport trends, and the ability to lead concepts through execution with clarity and originality. Your Impact Develop seasonal color narratives rooted in brand direction, athlete insights, culture, and trend research. Build cohesive color palettes that amplify product intent and clearly communicate story, mood, and performance goals. Translate high-level strategy into actionable color application across footwear lines. Apply color to footwear models with a balance of creativity, technical accuracy, and brand alignment. Own color CADs, material callouts, and final color tech packs with precision and consistency. Ensure designs meet functional requirements for performance-driven products, including durability, visibility, and material behavior. Partner closely with Footwear Design, Product Line Management, Color Materials, Engineering, and Development teams to drive alignment from concept through production. Present color concepts and strategies clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels. Maintain strong vendor and material partner communication to ensure color accuracy and feasibility. Stay connected to sport culture, fashion, art, and global color trends, translating insights into innovative solutions. Monitor competitor landscape and emerging palettes to help position the brand at the forefront of the industry. Manage timelines and deliverables across multiple projects with strong organizational skills. Champion color integrity through all phases of development, including sample reviews, lab dips, and production rounds. Leverage digital tools, libraries, and color management systems to maintain standards and efficiency. Qualifications Attention to detail and experience multitasking and working under tight deadlines. Passion every day to follow and acknowledge applicable trends. Strong taste level when it comes to image selection, editing and presentations. Strong presentation skills and comfortable working with a group. Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and to successfully meet multiple deadlines BA, BFA or BS in Color, Apparel, Graphic or Fashion Design preferred 8+ years of experience preferred Advanced user of Adobe Creative Suite Workplace Location Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, MD (Global HQ) office. Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week. Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time. Relocation Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount Base Compensation

$115,000.00-$150,000.00USD

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 click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Laceless Design