Creative & Design Talent Sourcer Creative & Design Talent Sourcer

Under Armour

1d • Remote

About The Position

Creative & Design Talent Sourcer

Values & InnovationAt 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 RoleThe Creative & Design Talent Sourcer will be an integral partner in building best-in-class design and product talent initiatives across the brand. In close partnership with the Talent Acquisition Leads, HR Business Partners, Recruiters, and senior business leaders, this role will proactively identify, engage, and pipeline top-tier creative talent for niche, high-impact roles across Apparel Design, Footwear Design, Product Design, and related creative disciplines. This role will also support creative roles within our broader Marketing organization.
This is a highly strategic sourcing role, focused not only on active requisitions but also on long-term workforce planning, executive-level sourcing, and proactive talent mapping for critical and future-facing capabilities. The Sourcer will bring deep market knowledge of the apparel and footwear design landscape, leveraging industry relationships, competitive intelligence, and data-driven insights to influence hiring strategies and build diverse, high-quality pipelines for both open and anticipated roles.Your Impact

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in Recruiting or Sourcing, with a strong emphasis on creative, product, apparel design, or footwear design talent (agency or in-house).
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and executives.
• Strong understanding of apparel and footwear design functions, portfolios, and creative hiring processes.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex pipelines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly proactive, data-driven, and strategic mindset with a passion for building diverse and inclusive teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience sourcing for senior-level and executive creative roles strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize proactive, creative, and cost-effective sourcing strategies to attract and engage a diverse pool of creative and product talent, including Apparel Design, Footwear Design, Product Design, Color & Materials, Innovation, and related disciplines. This includes leveraging online recruiting tools, social media, professional networks, ATS, industry events, design communities, meet-ups, university partnerships, and teammate referrals.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on the creative and product talent market, maintaining a strong understanding of competitor landscapes, emerging talent, and evolving skill sets within apparel and footwear design.
• Continuously identify and cultivate new candidate pools, channels, and sourcing resources, while maximizing existing tools, to proactively surface passive design talent, build awareness of opportunities, and engage them with targeted outreach.
• Build and maintain proactive pipelines for both current and future hiring needs, including recurring, hard-to-fill, and executive-level design and product roles. This includes long-term relationship management with passive candidates.
• Partner closely with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, and senior leaders to intake role requirements, advise on talent availability, and develop targeted sourcing and engagement strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Play a critical role in strategic talent mapping and workforce planning initiatives, identifying talent gaps and future capabilities needed to support the brand’s creative and product roadmap.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews to assess technical skills, creative capability, cultural alignment, and potential fit for current or future opportunities.
• Engage with external prospective candidates to share detailed information regarding role scope, team structure, career paths, benefits, and compensation, delivering a compelling and authentic candidate experience.
• Leverage data, analytics, and market insights to inform sourcing strategies, track pipeline health, and ensure candidate slates reflect diverse representation.
• Lead quarterly training sessions and/or deliver reporting to the broader TA team on sourcing strategies, capability development, market and industry trends, and emerging best practices to continuously elevate team expertise and effectiveness.
• Identify process improvement opportunities across the sourcing lifecycle and develop scalable tools, resources, and best practices that enhance sourcer efficiency, recruiter and hiring manager partnership, and overall candidate experience.
• Provide regular reporting and insights on sourcing effectiveness, pipeline strength, and market trends to Talent Acquisition leadership, HR Business Partners, and Hiring Managers.
• Represent the brand externally through industry organizations, design networks, and events, building long-term relationships that strengthen the employer brand within the creative and product community.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed