Sr. Footwear Designer, Running

Under Armour

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience or Master's with 6 years, or 12 years relevant experience without a degree.
  • Proficient in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PowerPoint).
  • Skilled in model making and footwear-specific craftsmanship.
  • Experience in footwear manufacturing and familiarity with sample rooms and factories.
  • Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, and manufacturing techniques.
  • Ability to communicate design concepts through hand sketching.
  • Knowledge of patterns, blueprints, and molds.

Responsibilities

  • Partner in creating unique UA footwear designs and brand identity.
  • Design and present innovative footwear concepts, including materials and colors.
  • Create detailed technical packages for product development.
  • Ensure designs align with price points and development timelines.
  • Express design ideas through various mediums, including sketches and digital illustrations.
  • Develop product concepts based on marketing needs and product briefs.
  • Drive the category's long-term design vision and strategies.

Benefits

  • Paid volunteer days for community initiatives through 'UA Give Back'.
  • Employee discounts on Under Armour merchandise.
  • Competitive matching contributions for 401(k) plans.
  • Maternity and parental leave policies for eligible teammates.
  • Health and fitness resources and discounts for overall well-being.
Full Job Description
Purpose of Role

The Senior Footwear Designer, Run 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 (HQ) office.
  • Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.
  • Travel: International and domestic as needed.

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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