Sr. Footwear Designer, Basketball

Under Armour

$110K — $150K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of design experience or Master's with 6 years, or 12 years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and PowerPoint.
  • Hands-on skills in model making and footwear crafting.
  • Knowledge of footwear manufacturing processes and experience in sample rooms.
  • Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, and factory development issues.
  • Ability to express design concepts through hand sketching.
  • Familiarity with patterns, blueprints, molds, and materials.

Responsibilities

  • Create and enhance brand identity through innovative footwear design.
  • Design and present footwear concepts covering material, trim, and color.
  • Develop detailed technical packages for product development.
  • Ensure design meets price points and timelines while telling a compelling merchandising story.
  • Express ideas through various methods, including sketches and digital illustrations.
  • Conceptualize products that align with marketing needs and project briefs.
  • Lead the design vision and long-term strategies for the footwear category.

Benefits

  • Paid volunteer days to support local community initiatives.
  • Discounts on Under Armour merchandise.
  • Competitive matching 401(k) plan.
  • Maternity and parental leave for eligible teammates.
  • Health and fitness benefits promoting well-being.
Full Job Description
Purpose of Role

The Senior Footwear Designer, Basketball will be responsible for bringing the vision of the Brand to life through innovative, trend-right and Brand-right designs that are cutting-edge and fresh. The Senior Designer will synergize with other designers, product managers and developers. As a design leader, you will be tasked to collaborate with passion, integrity and motivation. We are an authentic brand that pushes the envelope every day; innovation is a key part of our success. We are looking for a designer who brings a strong point of view built on your own inspirations and ideas. This Senior Designer must have the ability to forge strong partnerships with his/her creative peers to create - from concept to reality - compelling, fun and fresh product coveted by athletes everywhere.

Your Impact

  • 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, color.
  • 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


Qualifications

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


Workplace Location

  • Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, MD (Global HQ) office.
  • Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.
  • Travel: 10%

Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.

Relocation

  • Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount


Base Compensation

$110,000.00-$150,000.00 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

  • 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 programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

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