Footwear Concept Engineer

Laceless Design; Baltimore (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid UA Give Back Volunteer Days

Under Armour Merchandise Discounts

Competitive 401(k) plan matching

Maternity and Parental Leave

Health & fitness benefits

Job summary

Under Armour in Baltimore is seeking a Footwear Concept Creator to bring footwear ideas to life through hands-on development and rapid prototyping. You will translate design direction, athlete insights, and category needs into distinctive physical and digital prototypes, collaborating with design, development, product management, and factory partners.

The role emphasizes exploring new making methods to strengthen product performance and brand expression, with a hybrid schedule and travel as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with typically 2 years of related experience OR Master’s degree without experience OR typically 6 years of relevant experience without degree.
• Footwear making, cobbling, prototyping, and customizing in a sample room setting.
• Patterndesigns with lasts, materialize, andassemble footwear prototypes.
• 3D modeling along with 3D printing experience is a plus.
• Familiar with Industrial sewing machines and other machinery.
• Demonstrated project organizational skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude for communicating technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills; presentation and public speaking skills.
• Builds strong working relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to work across the innovation organization, within a group, and independently with only general supervision.
• Entrepreneurially curious and creative; self-motivated, and disciplined.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to produce cutting edge designs reflecting UA’s DNA and brand – standards.
• Develop prototypes and evaluate fit, materials, and performance.
• Partner with design, development, product management, and factories.
• Explore new methods of making and manufacturing for innovation.
• Turn concepts into physical and digital prototypes for learning and decisions.
• Assess prototype construction, repeatability, and manufacturing considerations.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and support decisions.

Skills

Footwear prototyping

3D modeling

3D printing

Industrial sewing

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years related experience

Master’s degree without experience

6 years relevant experience without degree

Tools

3D modeling software

Industrial sewing machines

Pattern design tools

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

The Footwear Concept Creation role brings Under Armour footwear ideas to life through hands-on concept development and rapid prototyping. This role translates design direction, athlete and consumer insights, and category needs into distinctive physical and digital prototypes that advance product learning and decision-making. Working closely with Design, Development, Product Line Management, Innovation, and factory partners, this role explores new methods of making and manufacturing to strengthen product performance, creativity, and brand expression.

Your Impact

• Work collaboratively to produce cutting edge designs reflecting Under Armour’s DNA and brand – standards
• Strong point of view built on your own inspirations, experiences and ideas.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with your creative peers while bringing concepts to reality
• Strive to always push the methods of making and manufacturing innovation, challenging the footwear process.
• Create work that is compelling, disrupts, motivates others, and can continue to define UA footwear
• Evaluate prototype construction, repeatability within factory, and manufacturing considerations, recommending improvements throughout process
• Demonstrate flexibility, organizational skills and the ability to multi-task projects with overlapping timelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with typically 2 years of related experience OR Master’s degree without experience OR typically 6 years of relevant experience without degree.
• Footwear making, cobbling, prototyping, and customizingin a sample room setting
• Patterndesigns with lasts,materialize, andassemble footwear prototypes
• 3D modeling along with 3D printing experience is a plus
• Familiar with Industrial sewing machines and other machinery
• Demonstrated project organizational skills
• Demonstrated aptitude for communicating technical information to a non-technical audience
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills; presentation and public speaking skills
• Builds strong working relationships inside and outside the organization
• Ability to work across the innovation organization, within a group, and independently with only general supervision
• Entrepreneurially curious and creative; self-motivated, and disciplined.

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, MDoffice.
• Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.
• Travel: Occassional domestic and international travel.

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

$65,000.00-$90,000.00USD

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.

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

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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].