Sr. Footwear Designer, Sportswear; Baltimore

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

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

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** Purpose of Role*
* The Senior Footwear Designer - Sportswear will be responsible for bringing the vision of the Brand to life through innovative, trend-right and Brand-right designs that are cutting-edge and fresh. The Senior Designer will synergize with other designers, product managers and developers. As a design leader, you will be tasked to collaborate with passion, integrity and motivation. We are an authentic brand that pushes the envelope every day;

innovation is a key part of our success. We are looking for a designer who brings a strong point of view built on your own inspirations and ideas. This Senior Designer must have the ability to forge strong partnerships with his/her creative peers to create - from concept to reality - compelling, fun and fresh product coveted by athletes everywhere.

** Your Impact*
* + Be a key partner in creating brand identity and distinctive UA footwear offerings with a creative and current design vision.

+ Design and present concepts for footwear and overall design direction: material, trim, color.

+ Develop and execute clear and detailed technical packages for development.

+ Ensure that the category meets price point, tells a strong merchandising story and meets development time lines.

+ Express ideas in a variety of ways including sketches, marker rendering, computer illustrations etc.

+ Provide product conceptualization and alternatives that meet the needs of the product as outlined by product marketing and the product brief.

+ Drive the short and long-term design vision and strategies for the category

** Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree with typically 8 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with typically 6 years of relevant experience or typically 12 years of relevant work experience without degree.

+ Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, InDesign and Power Point

+ Model making and footwear relevant craft skills

+ Footwear or adjacent manufacturing process knowledge and experience. Ideally, have spent time in sample rooms and factories

+ Gained a solid understanding of footwear construction and materials. Should be versed in manufacturing techniques and have experience working at the factories on development issues

+ Proven ability to express concepts and ideas through hand sketching

+ Understanding of patterns, blueprints, molds and materials

+ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

** Workplace Location*
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* Location:

** This individual must reside within commuting distance from our
** Baltimore, MD (Global HQ) or New York City
** office.

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* Work Schedule:

** This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.

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** Travel:
** 10%

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*
* $-$ USD

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