Under Armour

Developer I – Footwear

Under Armour

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Baltimore • Maryland • United States

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Salary

💰 $70,082 - $87,602 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Drive Footwear product development from brief to Production Confirmation (Buy Ready)
  • Supporting cross-functional communications within and between HQ and overseas teams and factory partners while building best in class Core Run & Youth footwear
  • Achieving outstanding product performance (fit & comfort standards)
  • Providing exceptional project management and profitable category growth while implementing and evolving category Best Practices and overall brand growth strategies
  • Displays an understanding of pattern engineering and subsequent costing/quality implications, model making, part drawings, drafting, 2D documentation, 3D mold making, materials, customs, patents, and most aspects of footwear manufacturing processes
  • Ability to lead and manage multiple projects from Design brief through Development Buy Ready stages
  • Plan and execute project development according to seasonal calendar deadlines that lead to on–time delivery of sales samples and production confirmation pairs
  • Display a working knowledge of manufacturing process with ability to adjust said process to advance and achieve new manufacturing techniques which enhance overall performance of product
  • Mentor design and PLM personnel to ensure designs are manufacturable, can meet cost objectives and quality standards of the organization
  • Ability to evaluate/ critique and adjust technical blueprints (outsole/ midsole), upper patterns and material maps from a performance, manufacturing, and costing perspective
  • Lead Asia development trips as necessary; working with manufacturers and suppliers on existing and current development projects
  • Recommend and specify material, component, and construction options to achieve pricing targets, functional goals, as well as performance integrity targets
  • Lead product development milestone meetings with cross-functional POD members to evaluate, update, and drive decision-making that leads to on–time production confirmation and margin goals
  • Provide technical packages for assigned projects for each season; midsole/outsole blueprints, upper pattern packages, material maps, etc.
  • Create and maintaining style BOMs and fulfill development requirements in Centric system
  • Effectively communicate with our Asia Liaison Development, Design, Engineering, Pricing and Production teammates to manage project sampling and confirmation in Asia
  • Closely manage product integrity, Fit & Comfort in partnership with category wear-test analyst throughout the development process

Requirements

  • 1-3 years footwear experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Footwear, Biomechanical/Industrial/or Chemical Engineering or a related field preferred
  • Basic knowledge of Footwear product development and manufacturing experience
  • Current computer hardware and software proficiency
  • Ability to work professionally and efficiently cross-functionally across organization; including Sales, Marketing, Production, and Operations
  • Strong understanding of the working methods and cultural norms of source countries
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
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 & Tools
footwear product developmentpattern engineeringmodel making2D documentation3D mold makingtechnical blueprints evaluationstyle BOMs creationproject managementmanufacturing process knowledgecosting analysis
Soft Skills
cross-functional communicationmentoringproject leadershipverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsdecision-makingproblem-solvingcollaborationefficiency
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in FootwearBachelor’s Degree in Biomechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Industrial EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering