Footwear Designer I, Basketball

Supports Under Armour's basketball footwear line and kids footwear, serving as a versatile design position that explores creative solutions and works with the latest technologies and innovations. The designer helps elevate the basketball footwear offer and contributes to making athletes of all ages better every day. The position partners with design leaders and teammates, and collaborates with Marketing and Development to meet project objectives.

• Help 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.
• 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.

• 1+ years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products; this can include internships and school projects.
• Knowledge of form, colour, materials and human factors related to elevating the consumer experience.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Ability to create accurate 2D technical drawings.
• Strong sketching, illustration and rendering skills.
• Introductory knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Ability to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project.
• Experience with presentation programs such as Keynote, PowerPoint and Acrobat.

• Working knowledge of 3D software.
• Hand prototyping skills.
• A BA, BFA or BS in Industrial Design is not required for this role.

• Must reside within commuting distance from the Baltimore, MD office.
• Hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.
• Travel: 5%.
• No relocation provided.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position; UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization at this time (US only).

• 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, including programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.

Under Armour is committed to empowering those who strive for more, with values of Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality serving as a roadmap for teams and the qualities expected of every teammate. Under Armour's pursuit of better begins with innovation and a mission to be the best, giving teammates the freedom to go further by developing, delivering and selling state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better. Under Armour is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to protected characteristics.