Apparel Designer I, Design Exploration

Under Armour • Baltimore, MD

10d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Apparel Designer I, Design Exploration supports the Design Exploration team in bringing product concepts to life. Reporting directly under the Design Exploration design director, this role supports and manages multiple product platforms responding to a range of project briefs. The designer works collaboratively with designers, product managers, developers, and cross-functional partners in a team-oriented environment, contributing ideas and developing a strong design point of view.

The role develops sketches, technical packages, and bills of materials; supports materialization and fittings; and works with partners across design, development, product line management, sourcing, graphics, prints, trims, and materials during seasonal line development. Responsibilities also include managing merchandising pages and color for assigned projects, maintaining processes to Under Armour standards, and preparing presentation files. The position follows a hybrid schedule with four days per week in the Baltimore, Maryland office, and requires residence within commuting distance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and typically two years of related experience; or a master’s degree with no experience; or typically six years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Passion for designing compelling, cutting-edge products.
• Ability to understand construction and materials; familiarity with manufacturing techniques is preferred.
• Ability to express concepts and ideas through sketching.
• Presentation skills and comfort working with a group.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Solid understanding of garment construction and textiles, including price points and merchandising needs.
• Must reside within commuting distance of the Baltimore, Maryland office.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work under the Design Exploration design director to support and manage multiple product platforms responding to different project briefs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional design partners and the Design Exploration team.
• Develop and execute clear, detailed sketches, technical packages, and bills of materials.
• Work within an integrated team of design, development, and product line management partners.
• Support the Design team by collaborating on ideas, materialization, and fittings.
• Develop and execute technical sketches for sourcing and development.
• Coordinate with product line managers, sourcing, developers, graphics, print, trim, and materials teams on seasonal line development, including fit sessions.
• Manage merchandising pages and color management for the line as projects require.
• Ensure processes are up to date and meet Under Armour standards.
• Build presentation files.

Benefits

• Paid UA Give Back volunteer days.
• Under Armour merchandise discounts.
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching.
• Maternity and parental leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates.
• Health and fitness benefits, discounts, and resources promoting physical activity and overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level