
Footwear Designer I, Sportswear
Under Armour
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Baltimore • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $68,993 - $94,865 per year
About the role
- Help to strengthen the UA footwear product engine from the design side, partnering directly with design leaders and teammates.
- Partner with design leadership to drive for concepts Sportwear footwear
- Work and collaborate inclusively with Marketing, and Development teams to meet project objectives.
- Lead creation of individual footwear projects and milestone deliverables.
- Create deeply resonate product stories
- Develop and execute clear and detailed sketches, renderings and technical drawings.
- Present design project work within individual project teams, and at category design checkpoints.
Requirements
- Strong interest in emerging fashion, youth culture, sport, and broader cultural trends.
- Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative, performance‑rooted footwear concepts.
- Collaborative, positive teammate with strong communication, listening, and storytelling skills.
- Open‑minded, curious, receptive to feedback, and comfortable with diverse perspectives.
- Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Skilled in sketching, illustration, rendering, and creating accurate 2D technical drawings.
- Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and presentation tools such as Keynote, PowerPoint, and Acrobat.
- Knowledgeable in form, color, materials, human factors, and introductory manufacturing processes.
- Ability to generate a broad range of concepts, problem‑solve creatively, and contribute to cross‑functional partnerships (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.).
- Experience designing and developing footwear or products (internships, school projects, or professional); AI creative tools, 3D software, and hand‑prototyping are a plus.
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
sketchingillustrationrendering2D technical drawingsfootwear designproduct developmentconcept generationproblem-solvingAI creative tools3D software
Soft skills
creative thinkingcollaborationcommunicationlisteningstorytellingopen-mindednesscuriosityreceptiveness to feedbackdetail-orientedorganizational skills