Sr. Materials Developer - Apparel & Accessories Innovation

Under Armour•Baltimore, MD

13d•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under Armour is seeking a Material Development Senior Developer to help shape the future of performance materials through innovation, emerging technologies, and strategic supplier partnerships. This highly collaborative role offers the opportunity to influence products across the brand while developing and commercializing next-generation material solutions that enhance athlete performance and drive brand differentiation. The ideal candidate combines deep materials expertise with a passion for innovation, partnering with cross-functional teams and world-class suppliers to bring new technologies from concept to commercialization. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on Under Armour's product future while helping build the next chapter of our performance apparel and accessories legacy.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge and proven experience working in technical textile development and the following principles:
Textile apparel materials science experience with familiarity and understanding of all phases of product ideation to commercialization
Natural and synthetic fiber and yarn performance attributes and manufacturing techniques
Understanding of apparel material construction and properties in knitting, weaving, and non-woven constructions
Understanding of apparel material dyeing and finishing processes
Knowledge of value-added chemistries (performance enhancement) and mechanical finishes for enhanced performance
End-use, product specific materials engineering
Understanding of ASTM, AATCC, ISO, and JIS apparel test standards
Understanding of the materials industry and vendors
Conceptual, technical, and strategic understanding of apparel materials
Aesthetic sense and creativity
Team player – each and every day motivating others and effectively collaborating in decision-making
Strong communication skills; being able to communicate with both global internal/external customers and suppliers
Ability to work independently without rigidity and constant oversight and collaboratively within the entire organization
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations
Ability to network and influence internal and external resources
Strong ability to effectively communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience contributing sound judgment of policy and strategy.
BS in Apparel, Textiles, Materials Manufacturing, Design, or related field
5+ years of experience

Responsibilities

Drive and lead material innovation visually and functionally, evolve material processes, and influence new end-use applications for all product categories
Lead in-season material development while advancing a pipeline of long-lead, highly engineered material innovations
Partner with Innovation teams to support and execute high-profile, cross-functional innovation projects
Foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, knowledge sharing, and innovative thinking.
Collaborate with Product, Design, Merchandising, Color, and Sourcing teams to deliver material solutions aligned with business and consumer needs
Deep understanding of how fibers, yarns, knit, and woven constructions, as well as dyeing and finishing affect a material’s performance and aesthetic attributes
Explore emerging technologies, consumer insights, and adjacent industries to inspire future material innovations
Develop materials to defined specifications, ensuring performance, quality, and commercial viability.
Contribute to the development and adoption of tools, processes, and best practices that support innovative material creation
Maintain a strong understanding of material capabilities, market trends, and consumer influences across sport, fashion, and culture
Partner with global mills, suppliers, and industry networks to identify and develop next-generation material concepts
Collaborate with international Materials teams to support technical development and deliver global material specifications