Footwear Developer II

Under Armour•Baltimore, MD

2d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Footwear Developer 2 will drive footwear product development from brief to confirm for production (Buy ready). In this role you are responsible for building and supporting overall footwear cross-functional teams with the best in class of fit & comfort, performance, and create a world class footwear. This individual will focus on the development through footwear best practices/standards, and find technical solutions, build at cost, project management, UA’s sustainability strategy, and inherence to product integrity via consumer satisfaction and UA’s Footwear requirements.

Requirements

3+ years traveling and working with Footwear manufactures
Advanced knowledge of Footwear product development and manufacturing experience
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 advanced concepts 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 the manufacturing processes.
Ability to lead and manage multiple projects from Brief stage through Design, Development, Costing and Commercialization
Plan and execute project development according to the seasonal critical dates that lead to on–time delivery of sales samples and production confirmation
Display an in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process with the ability to manipulate the process in order to advance and achieve new manufacturing techniques which enhance the overall performance of product
Mentor design and development personnel to ensure that designs are manufacturable and meet cost and quality objectives of the organization
Ability to critique, adjust and evaluate technical blueprints (outsole/ midsole/ upper), upper patterns and materials from a performance, manufacturing, and functional perspective
Lead Asia development trips as necessary to work with manufacturers and suppliers on existing and current development projects
Recommend and specify to product team the material, component, and construction options to meet pricing targets and product’s functional goals, as well as assure product performance integrity through product testing (physical and field testing)
Initiate and lead meetings with product teams during various phases of development to review, evaluate, update, and ultimately drive the decision-making process that leads to on–time production confirmation and margin goals
Provide technical packages for assigned projects for each season, including midsole/outsole blueprints, upper pattern packages, color maps, project specifications
Create and maintaining BOM 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 to manage project sampling and confirmation in Asia
Closely collaborate and manage product integrity, Fit & Comfort with category wear-test analyst throughout the development process