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Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.
If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.
Drive Footwear product development from brief to Confirm for Production (Buy ready). In this role you are responsible for building and supporting overall footwear cross-functional teams with the best in class of fit & comfort, performance, and create a world class footwear. Focus on the development through footwear best practices/standards, and find technical solutions, build at cost, project management, UA's sustainability strategy, and inherence to product integrity via consumer satisfaction and UA's Footwear requirements.
- Drives and checks detailed spec packages
- Drives costing to achieve financial targets by focusing on product F.O.B and Gross Margin.
- Drives the development of prototype product with the Asia development team
- Effectively communicates with Asia development team, factory personnel, marketing, design, costing, and product testing
- Hit all key dates as outlined on the seasonal calendar and communicate any exceptions to marketing, design, planning, sourcing as well as our L.O. team members
- Prepare detailed tech packages in preparation of LR1, LR2, SMS and CFM sample stages. Tech packs to include Bill of materials, shell patterns, upper details, and when required bottom designs with assistance & learning from more Senior Developer (ie renderings, 2D and 3D) as well as construction details. Collaborate with Design to ensure artwork accuracy
- Ensure that all projects have the necessary development information entered into Centric including but not limited to: last, tool codes, duty, complexity score, etc
- Work closely with material and component suppliers as well as Tier 2 and 3 suppliers regarding product solutions and requirements
- Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate project details to UA personnel across HQ, LO personnel or a factory member, if direct to factory development process is in place
- Provide strong support to team ensuring target margins are being hit throughout the process
- Effectively communicate with overseas and HQ teams to manage project from initial sampling to confirmation
Knowledge of footwear construction, basic material construction and properties, upper and bottom treatments/applications, mold making and costing.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Good computer skills
Passion and dedication
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's Degree (in Footwear/Textile Design, Technology, Merchandising, Engineering, Industrial/ Mechanical/or Chemical Engineering or a related field preferred)
2-3 years of experience
- Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Portland office.
- Return to Work Designation: 3 days week in-office, the remainder of work week remote.
- Travel: 5% of the year
- Program Experience: Microsoft Suite, Adobe Illustrator, or 3D viewer, and Centric
- Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount
$71,568.00 - $98,406.00 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.
- 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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At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
