Apparel Designer I, Design Exploration

Under Armour, Inc; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UA Give Back volunteer days

Maternity/Parental Leave

Health & fitness benefits

Job summary

Under Armour is seeking an Apparel Designer I, Design Exploration in Baltimore. You will work under the design director to support multiple product platforms, developing sketches, tech packs, and materials while collaborating with design, development, and product teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with related experience, proficiency in sketching and garment construction, and skills in Illustrator/Photoshop. The position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; 2 years related experience or Masters with limited experience, or 6 years relevant experience without degree.
• Ability to design compelling and cutting-edge products.
• Experience with sketching concepts and presenting ideas to teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Design Exploration director across multiple product platforms and project briefs.
• Create clear sketches, technical packages, and bill of materials.
• Collaborate with design, development and product teams to deliver lines on schedule.
• Assist with ideas, materialization and fittings; ensure alignment with UA standards.
• Develop technical sketches for sourcing and development to manage.
• Coordinate with PLMs, Sourcing, Developers, and Marketing on seasonal line development.

Skills

Sketching

Garment construction

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

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At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

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.

The Apparel Designer I, Design Exploration will be responsible for assisting the Design Exploration team as they bring the vision of product to life. The Apparel Designer I will also work with other designers, product managers and developers. Under Armour offers a work environment that is collaborative and team oriented. 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 is willing to learn and develop a strong point of view built on inspirations and ideas.

Your Impact

• Work directly under Design Exploration design director to support and manage multiple product platforms that answers a range of different project brief types. Collaborate with cross-functional design partners and with in the Design Exploration team.


• Develop and execute clear and detailed sketches, technical packages, and bill of materials


• Work within an integrated team of design, development, and product line management partners


• Support Design Team by collaborating on ideas, materialization and fittings.


• Develop and execute clear and detailed technical sketches for Sourcing / Development to manage.


• Interact cross functionally with PLM’s, Sourcing, Developers, Graphic team, Print team, trim team, and Materials on seasonal line development, including Fit Sessions.


• Manage merchandising pages and own color management of the line, as projects need.


• Ensure processes are up-to-date and being held to UA standards.


• Build presentation files

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with typically 2 years of related experience or Masters degree without experience or typically 6 years of relevant experience without degree.


• Passion every day to design compelling and cutting-edge product.


• Ability to understand construction and materials; preferably versed in manufacturing techniques.


• Ability to express concepts and ideas through sketching.


• Presentation skills and comfortable working with a group.


• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.


• Solid understanding of garment construction and textiles, including price points and merchandising needs.

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, MD office.


• Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.

Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

$60,000.00-$80,000.00USD

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


• 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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Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

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 seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via [e-mail].