Lead, Digital Designer (Apparel & Footwear) - Quick-to-Market

Under Armour, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer days

Merchandise discounts

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Under Armour, Inc. is seeking a Lead, Digital Designer (Apparel & Footwear) - Quick-to-Market in Baltimore, MD.

The role focuses on leading digital apparel design, 3D rendering, and virtual product development to accelerate decision-making and speed to market. As a key member of the Design team, you will elevate standards for digital asset creation, collaborate closely with Design and Product Line Management, and champion streamlined workflows, automation, and repeatable processes across the

Qualifications

• Experience in digital apparel design and 3D rendering.
• Understanding of digital materials, lighting, and drape physics.
• Ability to lead digital product creation workflows end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day 3D apparel design activities and digital visualizations.
• Develop and elevate digital apparel design standards and processes.
• Collaborate with Design and Product Line Management to accelerate decision-making and speed to market.
• Drive innovations in virtual sampling and rendering quality to reduce physical prototyping.
• Provide training and mentorship on digital apparel tools and workflows.

Skills

Browzwear

CLO

Rhino 3D

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Substance

Keyshot

3D Rendering

Apparel design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Browzwear

CLO

Rhino 3D

Keyshot

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Substance

Job description

Lead, Digital Designer (Apparel & Footwear) - Quick-to-Market

Lead, Digital Designer (Apparel & Footwear) - Quick-to-Market

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

Lead the execution and advancement of Digital Apparel Design, driving best-in-class 3D design, digital visualization, and virtual product development across the team. As a key member of the Design team, you will help establish and elevate standards for digital apparel design, rendering quality, and digital asset creation while fostering a collaborative, cross-functional digital ecosystem.

Partner closely with Design and Product Line Management to create high-quality digital products designs that accelerate decision-making, improve speed to market, and reduce physical sampling. Champion the use of digital assets throughout the product creation lifecycle, unlocking efficiencies through streamlined workflows, automation, and repeatable processes

Your Impact

• Support, develop, and continuously elevate Digital Apparel Design standards, processes, and deliverables to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability across the product creation ecosystem.

• Lead and execute day-to-day 3D apparel design activities, delivering high-quality digital designs, visualizations, and product representations that support key business milestones and timelines.

• Serve as a Digital Apparel Design representative in design reviews, apparel huddles, fit sessions, and cross-functional meetings, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and informed decision-making.

• Champion advancements in digital product creation by driving innovation in virtual sampling, rendering quality, visualization accuracy, and data-driven design standards that improve efficiency and reduce physical prototyping.

• Act as a subject matter expert for digital apparel creation tools and workflows, providing training, mentorship, and ongoing support to design teams while staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, software enhancements, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Software proficiency and in depth understanding. Browzwear, Clo, Rhino 3D, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Substance, Keyshot

• Apparel knowledge and experience participating in the apparel design process.

• Creative mindset and high visualization standards.

• 3D Rendering, understanding of Digital materials, drape physics and lighting.

• Ability to demonstrate a fully digital product creation workflow

• Bachelors in related field or comparable experience. Industrial Design, Apparel/Fashion Design, Materials, Engineering, etc.

• Bachelor's degree with typically 8 years of relevant experience, Master's degree with typically 6 years of relevant experience

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

• Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount

Base Compensation

$90,000.00-$120,000.00 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

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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].

Location:

Baltimore, MD, US, 21230

Business Unit: Corporate

Region: North America

Employee Class: Full Time

Employment Type: Salaried

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