Associate Product Development

Under Armour; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UA Give Back volunteer days

UA Merchandise Discounts

Competitive 401(k) plan matching

Maternity and Parental Leave

Health & fitness benefits

Job summary

Under Armour in Baltimore is seeking a dedicated professional to support the Technical Design Manager, including basic technical tasks and organization. You will help develop graphic embellishments and contribute to the technical packages for production.

You will coordinate with overseas vendors, assist with fit sessions on live models, track prototypes and strikes, and help maintain construction standards. Hybrid work involves four in-office days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience without degree.
• Contribute to full lifecycle of product categories from design concept through production including technical package creation (BOMs, specs, construction).
• Assist in live model fit sessions, maintain fit consistency through block and construction standards, and track prototype and strike samples.
• Communicate with overseas vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely updates throughout development.
• Use Adobe Illustrator and PDM/PLM systems to support design and development tasks; conduct graphic strike reviews and maintain tracking data.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, problem-solving, customer service, teamwork, and a proactive approach to learning and development; team sport experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support one or more product categories from design concept to production garment.
• Assist in building technical packages including BOMs, specs, construction, etc.
• Assist with ensuring category standards in fit consistency through block management, and construction details.
• Assist with fit sessions on live models and processing fit comments.
• Communicate with overseas vendors.
• Assist with daily and seasonal tracking of prototype samples.
• Conduct graphic strike review sessions.
• Review daily and seasonal tracking of strikes; provide cross-functional teams with accurate tracking data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience (without degree)

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Values & Innovation

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.

Purpose of Role

Provides support to the Technical Design Manager through basic technical proficiencies and organization. This entails all aspects of our daily operations and functions including development of graphic embellishments.

Your Impact

• Support one or more product categories from design concept to production garment
• Assist in building technical packages including Bill of Materials, specs, construction, etc.
• Assist with ensuring category standards in fit consistency through block management, and construction details
• Assist with fit sessions on live models and processing fit comments
• Communicate with overseas vendors
• Assist with daily and seasonal tracking of prototype samples
• Conduct graphic strike review sessions
• Review daily and seasonal tracking of strikes. Provides cross functional teams with accurate tracking data.
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Typically, no previous experience with Bachelor's degree or typically 4 years of relevant work experience without degree
• Contribute to the full lifecycle of one or more product categories, from design concept through production, including technical package creation (BOMs, specs, construction).
• Assist in fit sessions on live models, maintain fit consistency through block and construction standards, and manage tracking of prototype and strike samples.
• Communicate with overseas vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely updates throughout the development process.
• Utilize Adobe Illustrator and PDM/PLM systems to support design and development tasks; conduct graphic strike reviews and maintain tracking data.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, problem-solving, customer service, teamwork, and a proactive approach to learning and development; team sport experience is a plus.

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore 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

$55,000.00-$75,000.00 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.

Benefits & Perks

• 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

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].