Sr. Professional, Footwear Color Developer

Under Armour is seeking a Senior Professional, Footwear Colour Development to focus on and elevate colour development for Footwear products. The role 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 Under Armour's success story as the company builds and grows its legacy.

• Own and manage the colour development process, procedures, and execution for Footwear components.
• Partner with cross-functional Footwear teams and external suppliers to create and implement colour development processes.
• Develop, publish, and maintain Colour Development SOPs for Footwear components and products.
• Train suppliers on colour development best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers on component colour development, including reviewing, assessing, and tracking colour submissions.
• Partner with the Footwear Development team on model-level colour reviews and approvals.
• Support UA Innovation teams with colour expertise for new Footwear material developments.
• Work with third-party experts to develop colour feasibility documentation and predictive colour assessments for Footwear materials and components.
• Support print development and execution across Footwear components.
• Partner with Colour Reviewers to assess colour samples, provide feedback, and resolve colour-related issues.
• Collaborate with component suppliers to ensure colour alignment and successful colour submission processes.
• Troubleshoot colour development challenges using technical expertise and industry knowledge.
• Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of Footwear colour data.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to ensure high standards of data management and hygiene.
• Explore and support PLM and software enhancements to improve Footwear colour data management.

• Superior colour discrimination skills, demonstrated through a required FM100 colour vision assessment (digital FM100 test completed during the interview process; physical FM100 test required upon hire and every six months thereafter).
• Strong understanding of colour science and colour measurement technologies, including spectrophotometers, lightboxes, colour standards and testing tools.
• Knowledge of the colour development lifecycle, including lab dips, bulk lot approvals, colour review and approval processes.
• Proficiency with enterprise software systems, including PLM platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet multiple deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to supplier facilities and Under Armour offices as required.
• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Apparel Design, Fashion Merchandising, Material Development, or a related field; or equivalent experience in Footwear Development, Material Development, Trim Development, or Colour Development.
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Experience working with non-apparel components such as Footwear, Trims, Hardgoods, or other component materials (highly preferred).

• Must reside within commuting distance from the Baltimore office.
• Hybrid work schedule requiring 4 days in-office per week.
• No relocation provided.
• UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorisation for this position at this time.

• 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 programmes to promote physical activity and overall well-being.

Under Armour is 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 pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best.