Hybrid Youth Footwear Designer II

at Under Armour

• Job title: Youth Footwear Designer II
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $82,170 - $112,984 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Baltimore, United States

About the role

• Footwear Designer II focusing on UA Youth products at Under Armour. Collaborate on multiple product platforms and mentor junior teammates.

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

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.

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