Footwear Color Designer I - Basketball

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

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer days

Merchandise discounts

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Health benefits

Job summary

Under Armour seeks a Color Designer I to elevate footwear color design, focusing on Basketball. You will create color concepts across categories, influence seasonal colorways, and work with product and color/material designers to develop go-to-market concepts.

The role emphasizes collaboration, trend awareness, and the ability to push color boundaries, with a hybrid schedule requiring four in-office days per week from our Baltimore HQ.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to multitask under tight deadlines.
• Passion for designing cutting-edge products and color.
• Solid understanding of construction and materials; manufacturing techniques a plus.
• Strong color theory sense and trend awareness.
• Ability to sketch concepts and present ideas clearly.
• Strong presentation and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor-level design degree and 3+ years of experience with footwear or product design.

Responsibilities

• Design and present color concepts for footwear across sport categories, with emphasis on Basketball.
• Develop seasonal colorways aligned with the color strategy.
• Collaborate with product designers and color/material designers to create go-to-market concepts.
• Participate in design reviews and inspire the team with new ideas.
• Provide product concepts and alternatives to meet product briefs.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking under deadlines

Design passion

Color theory & trends

Sketching concepts

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

BFA or Graphic Design / related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

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.

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. This role is eligible for our Footwear Talent Sprint referral program.

Purpose of Role

We are searching for a Color Designer I to focus on and elevate Footwear Color Design. The Color Designer I will focus on color applications for various footwear categories. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative designer who is dialed into color, trends, culture and can influence future category color research and strategy.

Your Impact

• Design and present color concepts for footwear within various sport categories, specifically the Basketball category.
• Be a key partner in developing seasonal colorways that align with our greater color strategy.
• Collaborate with product designers and fellow color/material designers to create go-to-market concepts.
• Participate in design reviews with fellow footwear teammates offering insight and inspiration to the greater team
• Provide product conceptualization and alternatives that meet the needs of the product as outlined by product marketing and the product brief.
• Ability to push the boundaries in Footwear color, think outside the box and bring unique ideas to life

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and experience multitasking and working under tight deadlines.
• Passion every day to design compelling and cutting-edge product.
• Solid understanding of construction and materials; preferably well versed in manufacturing techniques.
• Strong taste level when it comes to color theory, color application and trends.
• Ability to express concepts and ideas through sketching.
• Strong presentation skills and comfortable working with a group.
• Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and to successfully meet multiple deadlines
• BFA or Graphic Design, Material Design, Fine Art, or a related field with 3+ years' experience.
• Advanced user of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, MD (HQ) 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-$80,000.00 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].