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Footwear Designer I, Basketball (Baltimore)

Under Armour, Inc. · Baltimore, MD, USA ·

Pay:
$65,000-$90,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

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Footwear Designer I, Basketball (Baltimore)
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.

Recruitment Referral InitiativeEligible

Purpose of Role
We are searching for a

Footwear Designer I

to help elevate our

Basketball

footwear line. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic company, and to make athletes of all ages better every day. This role will serve as a versatile role and will focus on both Performance Run and Training footwear. This position offers the ability to explore, be creative and work with Under Armour’s latest technologies and innovations.

Your Impact

Help to strengthen the UA footwear product engine from the design side, partnering directly with design leaders and teammates.

Partner with design leadership to drive concepts for Basketball footwear

Work and collaborate inclusively with Marketing, and Development teams to meet project objectives.

Lead creation of individual footwear projects and milestone deliverables.

Develop and execute clear and detailed sketches, renderings and technical drawings.

Present design project work within individual project teams, and at category design checkpoints.

Qualifications

BA, BFA or BS in Industrial Design not required.

1+ yrs experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products (this can include internships, school projects, etc.)

Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience

Proficient Photoshop and Illustrator skills

Working knowledge of 3D software is a plus

Ability to create accurate 2D technical drawings

Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills

Introductory knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials

Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project

Hand prototyping skills are a plus

Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, Powerpoint, Acrobat, etc

Workplace Location

Location:

This individual must reside within commuting distance from our

Baltimore, MD office.

Work Schedule:

This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.

Travel:

5%

Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.

Relocation

No relocation provided

Base Compensation
$65,000.00-$90,000.00USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community

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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Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.

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