Lead, Enviornmental Designer Lead, Enviornmental Designer

Under Armour • Baltimore, MD

76d • $87,364 - $120,126

About The Position

We are seeking a visionary Lead Environmental Designer to shape how our brand comes to life in retail environments around the world. This role blends creativity, spatial storytelling, and architectural expertise to craft immersive, emotionally resonant spaces that embody our brand at every touchpoint. Reporting to the Head of Global Retail Brand Creative, you will lead the 3D and environmental design vision for retail—ranging from flagship concepts and pop-ups to permanent store environments and fixture systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across store development, visual merchandising, and marketing to ensure every spatial expression reflects our creative intent and elevates the consumer journey.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in environmental, retail, or experiential design roles.
• Proven experience designing 3D environments and architectural concepts for global retail or experiential brands.
• Proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and related visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of spatial design, materiality, and consumer behavior in physical environments.
• Ability to develop design systems that balance creativity, scalability, and operational feasibility.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to sell a creative vision to stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with global lifestyle, sportswear, or fashion brands.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, retail rollouts, and environmental graphics.
• Experience collaborating with agency partners and production vendors globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of environmental design concepts that express the brand in physical retail spaces.
• Translate brand strategy into innovative 3D experiences, from sketches and mood boards to design intent packages.
• Partner with internal teams and external agencies to develop scalable retail concepts and seasonal activations.
• Create and iterate designs ensuring brand excellence and feasibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in architecture, production, and store design to align creative vision with execution.
• Oversee environmental storytelling, materials, and finishes to ensure cohesive brand expression.
• Stay informed on design trends, materials innovation, and global retail benchmarks.
• Mentor junior designers and help establish environmental design standards within the Global Retail Creative team.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees