Youth Footwear Designer II - Baltimore Youth Footwear Designer II - Baltimore
About The Position
At 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 Footwear Designer II will focus on and elevate UA Youth products. Although a primary focus will be on footwear design, this individual will also have opportunities to touch all parts of the brand and have access to the latest technologies and innovations. This is an opportunity to be part of a great success story, as Under Armour builds and grows our apparel legacy.Your Impact
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with typically 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with typically 3 years of relevant experience or typically 9 years of relevant work experience without degree.
- Passion every day to design compelling and cutting-edge product.
- Ability to understand construction and materials; preferably versed in manufacturing techniques.
- Ability to express concepts and ideas through sketching.
- Presentation skills and comfortable working with a group.
- Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and to successfully meet multiple deadlines
- Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Responsibilities
- Work directly under category design director to design and manage multiple product platforms that answers product and merchandising brief, price point and margin target.
- Collaborate with cross-functional design partners on signature, amp pack and special collections
- Develop and execute clear and detailed sketches, technical packages, and bill of materials
- Work within an integrated team of design, development, and product line management; make key decisions related to product and procedures
- Lead creation and presentation of category content (merch pages, decks, mood boards, etc.)
- Present work to leadership at key milestone meetings including style design review and go to market; present regularly to cross functional partners at design check points
- Oversee design and color updates; sketches, techpacks and bill of materials
- Influence category policies and procedures related to design
- Mentor and coach junior level teammates
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
