Footwear Developer I

Under Armour•Baltimore, MD

2d•$65,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Drive Footwear product development from brief to Production Confirmation (Buy ready). In this role you are responsible for supporting overall footwear cross-functional team communications “at home” and overseas while building best in class Run Essentials & Youth footwear. Focus on achieving outstanding product performance / fit & comfort and profitable category growth while implementing and evolving category best practices/standards, providing exceptional project management, focusing on UA’s sustainability strategy, and adhering to product integrity goals via consumer satisfaction and UA’s Footwear requirements.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of Footwear product development
Current computer hardware and software proficiency
Ability to work professionally and efficiently cross-functionally across Under Armour, including Sales, Marketing, Production, and Operations
Strong understanding of the working methods and cultural norms of source countries
Excellent verbal and written skills

Responsibilities

Displays a strong understanding of pattern engineering and subsequent costing/quality implications, model making, part drawings, drafting, 2D documentation, 3D mold making, materials, customs, patents, and most aspects of footwear manufacturing processes.
Ability to lead and manage multiple projects from Design brief through Development Buy Ready stages.
Plan and execute project development according to seasonal calendar deadlines that lead to on–time delivery of sales samples and production confirmation pairs.
Display an in-depth knowledge of manufacturing process with ability to adjust said process to advance and achieve new manufacturing techniques which enhance overall performance of product.
Mentor design and PLM personnel to ensure designs are manufacturable, can meet cost objectives and quality standards of the organization.
Ability to evaluate/ critique and adjust technical blueprints (outsole/ midsole), upper patterns and material maps from a performance, manufacturing, and costing perspective.
Lead Asia development trips as necessary; working with manufacturers and suppliers on existing and current development projects.
Recommend and specify material, component, and construction options to achieve pricing targets, functional goals, as well as performance integrity targets in partnership with product testing team.
Initiate and lead meetings with product teams during various phases of development to review, evaluate, update, and ultimately drive decision-making process that leads to on–time production confirmation and margin goals.
Provide technical packages for assigned projects for each season; midsole/outsole blueprints, upper pattern packages, material maps, etc.
Create and maintaining style BOMs and fulfill development requirements in Centric system.
Collaborate across cross-functional teams using VR production creation as a part of sample round.
Effectively communicate with our Asia Liaison Development, Design, Tech, Pricing and Production teammates to manage project sampling and confirmation in Asia.
Closely manage product integrity, Fit & Comfort in partnership with category wear-test analyst throughout the development process.