Associate Designer, Apparel - Team Sports

Under Armour has one mission: to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our teammates. As a global organization, our teams around the world push boundaries and think beyond what is expected. Together our teammates are unified by our values and are grounded in our vision to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed but can’t imagine living without.

Position Summary

The Associate Designer will assist with bringing the vision of the Brand to life through innovative, trend-right, and Brand-right designs that are cutting-edge and fresh. The Associate Designer will synergize with other designers, product managers and developers. We are an authentic brand that pushes the envelope every day; innovation is a key part of our success. We are looking for an Associate Designer who is willing to learn and develop a strong point of view built on inspirations and ideas to create compelling and fresh product coveted by athletes everywhere.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Own the creative process for several styles as a portion of the line
• Build and continually improve sports competency across all categories
• Develop and execute clear and detailed technical kits for development
• Interact cross functionally with PLM’s, Developers, Patternmakers and Fabric Developers on seasonal line development, including Fit Sessions
• Manage merchandising page and own color management of the line
• Support Design Team by presenting a collection story to our customers under aggressive timelines
• Build presentation files

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work independently
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
• Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities
• Strong communication skills--written and oral
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

Education And / Or Experience

• BA or BFA in Apparel, Graphic, or Industrial Design preferred not required.
• 0-1 years of Design experience preferred (internships count)

Other Requirements

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our global headquarters in Baltimore, MD.
• Passion every day to design compelling, cutting edge product
• Return To Work Designation: 2 days a week in-office, the remainder of work week remote.
• Knowledge and understanding of garment construction
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Ability to take direction and work with a team
• Fast, efficient, nimble, accountable; comfortable working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with a great deal of constructive feedback and input
• Strong communication skills for both interpersonal relationships and presentations

Relocation

• Base Salary Range: $44,917.00-$61,760.00
• Managed budget: Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount

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.

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, 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, 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.