Sr. Materials Developer - Apparel & Accessories Innovation

Sr. Materials Developer - Apparel & Accessories Innovation

** Sr. Materials Developer - Apparel & Accessories Innovation*
* ** 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*
* Under Armour is seeking a Material Development Senior Developer to help shape the future of performance materials through innovation, emerging technologies, and strategic supplier partnerships. This highly collaborative role offers the opportunity to influence products across the brand while developing and commercializing next-generation material solutions that enhance athlete performance and drive brand differentiation. The ideal candidate combines deep materials expertise with a passion for innovation, partnering with cross-functional teams and world-class suppliers to bring new technologies from concept to commercialization.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on Under Armour's product future while helping build the next chapter of our performance apparel and accessories legacy.

** Your Impact*
* + Drive and lead material innovation visually and functionally, evolve material processes, and influence new end-use applications for all product categories

+ Lead in-season material development while advancing a pipeline of long-lead, highly engineered material innovations

+ Partner with Innovation teams to support and execute high-profile, cross-functional innovation projects

+ Foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, knowledge sharing, and innovative thinking.

+ Collaborate with Product, Design, Merchandising, Color, and Sourcing teams to deliver material solutions aligned with business and consumer needs

+ Deep understanding of how fibers, yarns, knit, and woven constructions, as well as dyeing and finishing affect a material's performance and aesthetic attributes

+ Explore emerging technologies, consumer insights, and adjacent industries to inspire future material innovations

+ Develop materials to defined specifications, ensuring performance, quality, and commercial viability.

+ Contribute to the development and adoption of tools, processes, and best practices that support innovative material creation

+ Maintain a strong understanding of material capabilities, market trends, and consumer influences across sport, fashion, and culture

+ Partner with global mills, suppliers, and industry networks to identify and develop next-generation material concepts

+ Collaborate with international Materials teams to support technical development and deliver global material specifications

** Qualifications*
* + Extensive knowledge and proven experience working in technical textile development and the following principles:

+ Textile apparel materials science experience with familiarity and understanding of all phases of product ideation to commercialization

+ Natural and synthetic fiber and yarn performance attributes and manufacturing techniques

+ Understanding of apparel material construction and properties in knitting, weaving, and non-woven constructions

+ Understanding of apparel material dyeing and finishing processes

+ Knowledge of value-added chemistries (performance enhancement) and mechanical finishes for enhanced performance

+ End-use, product specific materials…