Sr. Manager, Design

Leads the creative direction of UA China's local creation, working with outsourcing designers and co-creation vendors to ensure every style reflects the UA DNA, fits the China market and is consistent across vendors. It partners with the apparel product team, sourcing team and UA vendors (including outsourcing designers and developers) from concept to execution. The role also works closely with Global Designers and local designers to translate global design direction into local creation and drive collaboration styles from concept to launch.

• Set the creative direction for UA China local creation each season and brief outsourcing designers and co-creation vendors.
• Manage design reviews and feedback with outsourcing designers and co-creation vendors to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Act as design gatekeeper, ensuring each style aligns with the UA DNA and meets China market needs.
• Ensure vendors handle logos and design inspiration consistently, and maintain clear guidelines.
• Work with the apparel product team, sourcing team and UA vendors (including outsourcing designers and developers) to turn design intent into executable product.
• Stay in close contact with Global Designers to understand the global design direction and strategy, and translate it into local creation.
• Work with local designers to drive UA collaboration styles from concept to launch.
• Build an efficient design approval process and flag design risks early.

• Degree in Fashion, Apparel or Industrial Design.
• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Typically 5+ years relevant experience.
• Strong sportswear or apparel design background with sound brand judgement.
• Deep understanding of the China market.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.

• Local-for-local or co-creation experience is a plus.

• Must reside within commuting distance from the Shanghai office.

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