Footwear Material Developer I

Under Armour; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer Days

UA Merchandise Discounts

401(k) match

Maternity and Parental Leave

Health & fitness programs

Job summary

Under Armour in Baltimore is seeking a Footwear Material Developer I to drive material innovation and support the material supply chain for performance footwear.

You will collaborate with the footwear innovation team, curate material palettes, manage supplier data, and ensure timely delivery while aligning with our sustainable and quality standards. Hybrid role with 4 in-office days weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textiles or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of material development or related experience.
• Experience with material testing, sourcing or footwear product creation.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage foundational and seasonal material toolkits.
• Develop future footwear materials and processes with the innovation team.
• Coordinate data integrity for material specs and documentation.
• Manage supplier relations and organize material libraries.
• Travel to industry events to stay current on innovations.

Skills

Textile knowledge

Material development

Vendor communication

Project management

Team player

Leadership/mentoring

Travel willingness

MS Office & design tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Textiles or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Illustrator

PowerPoint/Keynote

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.

Purpose of Role

The Footwear Material Developer I is a fast-paced, highly interactive position where you will work with the footwear innovation team and inline footwear product creation teams. In this role, you are the main conduit to one or more footwear product engines; responsible for material development, integrating performance, trend, aesthetic and function for the end use athlete/consumer. This role is responsible for building and supporting the UA operational infrastructure and world class footwear material supply chain. Your responsibilities will include assisting in technology transfer to inline; helping to curate seasonal and foundational material palettes with the rest of the material team, selecting and developing with best in class material supply partners and creating/evolving communicate channels between Under Armour and our supply partners.

Your Impact

• Help define and manage foundational and seasonal toolkits on UA’s determined cadence
• Assist with the innovation team in the development of future footwear materials and processes, new applications and evolving material related innovations
• Work with development, material operations, quality and production to ensure all new material developments are properly allocated and tested to meet end use, costing, logistic and lead time requirements.
• Central point of contact for material suppliers; schedule office visits and manage the collection of seasonal catalogues
• Accountable for producing to functional area timelines
• Sets stretch personal goals and achieves them
• Organize and maintain the Portland/Baltimore Footwear Material Libraries
• Input and maintain material supplier and material article information in Centric (our material database).
• Work closely with development, supply partners and factories to ensure data integrity for style material specification and all other critical product documentation.
• Travel to global industry evens to gain insight into new developments to keep the UA team informed on the latest innovations in the market
• Manage data on the current status of footwear innovation development and help to coordinate projects
• Maintain and organize calendars; assist in priority each day with appropriate details/meeting/important tasks
• Summarize meetings and communicate action items
• Compile information and creates presentations
• Build and maintain relations with internal and external partners
• Takes direction and makes a project their own, assist with other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in textile, synthetic leather and leather classifications and post processes such as no sew, printing and molding. Knowledgeable in footwear construction.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to successfully communicate with vendors from around the world and difference cultural backgrounds.
• Proficient project management, process and organization skills. The ability to effectively manage many different tasks and overlapping deadlines.
• Basic math skills related to consumer goods as well as calculating interest, percentages, area, circumference, volume, etc.
• A great team player who embraces the Company values in their everyday interactions
• Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Supply Chain Management preferred
• Minimum 2 years of material development experience or similar fields with an emphasis on material testing, sourcing or footwear product creation
• Leadership/Managing/Mentoring
• Travel: potentially 5-10% of the year
• Program Experience: Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Illustrator, Keynote and/or PowerPoint

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore HQ office.
• Work Schedule:This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.
• Travel: 5-10% of the year
• Licenses/Certifications: N/A
• Sponsorship Eligibility:UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.
• 1 #Hybrid

Relocation

• Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount

Base Compensation

$75,000.00-$100,000.00 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].