Footwear Designer II, Team Sports & Cleated

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

Help shape the future of Under Armour Team Sports footwear through purposeful design and impactful story-telling. Connect directly with athletes at every level—from Little League to All-Stars—in the locker room, in the weight room, on sidelines, and on the field. Translate insight into better fit, feel, and performance, working across teams to bring products from concept to the shelf.

Your Impact

• Strengthen product engine from the design side, partnering directly with design leadership. 
• Manage large scale projects and processes.
• Develop and execute clear and detailed sketches, technical packages and BOMs
• Partner with design leadership to drive concepts for footwear and overall product conceptualization including material, trim and color.
• Ensure that designs meet category price point and target margin
• Lead creation of seasonal category content and milestone deliverables
• Drive partnerships beyond the Design function (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc)
• Partner directly with product and merch leads to deliver appropriate global assortment.
• Present as design lead at category and seasonal milestone meetings; design check points, style design review, color review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with typically 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with typically 3 years of relevant experience or typically 9 years of relevant work experience without degree.
• Passion every day to design compelling and cutting-edge product with a specific focus in footwear.
• Strong appreciation for Sport and the Culture of Sport.
• Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills with expert Photoshop and Illustrator skills
• Working knowledge of 3D software is a plus
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, MD (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

$80,000.00-$110,000.00 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

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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 us.fitly.work.