Footwear Concept Engineer

This role brings Under Armour footwear ideas to life through hands-on concept development and rapid prototyping, translating design direction, athlete and consumer insights and category needs into distinctive physical and digital prototypes that advance product learning and decision-making. It works closely with Design, Development, Product Line Management, Innovation and factory partners to explore new methods of making and manufacturing that strengthen product performance, creativity and brand expression. The position carries responsibility for challenging established footwear processes and for demonstrating flexibility and organisational skill across multiple projects with overlapping timelines.

• Work collaboratively to produce cutting-edge designs reflecting Under Armour's DNA and brand standards.
• Bring a strong point of view built on personal inspirations, experiences and ideas.
• Build strong partnerships with creative peers while bringing concepts to reality.
• Strive to push the methods of making and manufacturing innovation, challenging the footwear process.
• Create work that is compelling, disrupts, motivates others and can continue to define Under Armour footwear.
• Evaluate prototype construction, repeatability within factory and manufacturing considerations, recommending improvements throughout the process.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organisational skills and the ability to multi-task projects with overlapping timelines.

• Bachelor's degree with typically 2 years of related experience, or a Master's degree without experience, or typically 6 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Footwear making, cobbling, prototyping and customising in a sample room setting.
• Pattern designs with lasts, materialising and assembling footwear prototypes.
• Familiarity with industrial sewing machines and other machinery.
• Demonstrated project organisational skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude for communicating technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships inside and outside the organisation.
• Ability to work across the innovation organisation, within a group, and independently with only general supervision.
• Entrepreneurially curious and creative, self-motivated and disciplined.

• 3D modelling along with 3D printing experience is a plus.

• The individual must reside within commuting distance from the Baltimore, MD office.
• Hybrid work schedule requiring 4 days in-office per week.
• Occasional domestic and international travel.
• No relocation provided.
• US only: employment-based work authorisation sponsorship is not offered for this position at this time.

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days to work alongside your team in support of 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 and fitness benefits, discounts and resources, including programmes offered to teammates across the country to promote physical activity and overall well-being.

The company's pursuit of better begins with innovation and with the team's mission of being the best, offering the freedom to go further in any role by developing, delivering and selling state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.