Sr. Footwear Designer, Running

The Senior Footwear Designer, Run is responsible for bringing the brand's vision to life through innovative, trend-right and brand-right designs. The designer will collaborate with other designers, product managers and developers, and is expected to lead with passion, integrity and motivation. The role requires a strong point of view built on personal inspirations and ideas, and the ability to forge strong partnerships with creative peers to create compelling, fun and fresh product.

• Be a key partner in creating brand identity and distinctive UA footwear offerings with a creative and current design vision.
• Design and present concepts for footwear and overall design direction: material, trim, colour.
• Develop and execute clear and detailed technical packages for development.
• Ensure that the category meets price point, tells a strong merchandising story and meets development time lines.
• Express ideas in a variety of ways including sketches, marker rendering, computer illustrations etc.
• Provide product conceptualization and alternatives that meet the needs of the product as outlined by product marketing and the product brief.
• Drive the short and long-term design vision and strategies for the category

• Bachelor's degree with typically 8 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with typically 6 years of relevant experience or typically 12 years of relevant work experience without degree.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, InDesign and PowerPoint.
• Model making and footwear relevant craft skills.
• Footwear or adjacent manufacturing process knowledge and experience.
• Gained a solid understanding of footwear construction and materials. Should be versed in manufacturing techniques and have experience working at the factories on development issues.
• Proven ability to express concepts and ideas through hand sketching.
• Understanding of patterns, blueprints, molds and materials.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ideally, have spent time in sample rooms and factories.

• Must reside within commuting distance from Baltimore, MD (HQ) office.
• Hybrid work schedule requiring 4 days in-office per week.
• International and domestic travel as needed.

• Paid 'UA Give Back' Volunteer Days.
• 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.
• Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount.

Under Armour is committed to empowering those who strive for more, with values including Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality. The company's pursuit of better begins with innovation and its team's mission of being the best, offering freedom to go further in developing, delivering, and selling state-of-the-art products and digital tools.