Professional, Innovation Prototyping

Under Armour, Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer days (UA Give Back)

Maternity and parental leave

Health & fitness benefits and employee

Discounts

Job summary

Under Armour, Inc. in Baltimore is seeking a Prototyping Specialist to own end-to-end garment prototype execution at our Lighthouse Innovation Center. You will interpret design concepts and engineer them into functional prototypes using state-of-the-art sewing equipment.

The role emphasizes independence, strong sewing expertise, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver performance-driven apparel for athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years related experience or Master’s degree without experience or typically 6 years of relevant experience without degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge and mastery of sewing techniques using industrial (high-speed) equipment.
• Experience in the sports apparel industry.
• Effective independent judgment, as role requires continuous independent judgment and the exercise of technical and artistic discretion.
• Good time management skills and able to manage time to handle multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Execute concepts utilizing equipment with manual and automatic controls to produce garment prototypes.
• Evaluate design sketches and determine best method to create garment concepts.
• Ideate and create original concepts to meet athletes’ needs.
• Analyze sewing methods to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality.
• Interact cross-functionally with Designers, Engineers, and Managers with technical input.

Skills

Sewing techniques

Independent judgment

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree with typically 2 years related experience

Master’s degree without experience

6 years relevant experience without degree

Job description

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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.

The Professional, Innovation Prototyping owns the end-to-end execution of Under Armour’s product prototypes & samples that are designed and built at our Lighthouse Innovation Center. This role works closely with cross-functional partners to interpret a design concept and then engineers it into a functional product that solves the needs of our athletes using the latest innovations in materials, techniques, and equipment.

Your Impact

• Execute concepts utilizing a variety of equipment equipped with manual and automatic controls, including textile cutting tables, laser cutting, sewing & seamless equipment, heat presses, embroidery, pad printing, and more. Execute component and/or complete sewing operations within a team/modular approach to provide full or partial garment prototypes from a pattern.


• Evaluate design sketches and exercise independent judgement to determine best method(s) of creating garment concepts.


• Utilize advanced knowledge to ideate and create original concepts to meet the needs of our Focused Performers.


• Analyze manufacturing “sew-ability” to determine and document methods that increase efficiency, reduce cost, improve quality, and/or add innovative features.


• Interact cross functionally with Technical Designers, Designers, Engineers, Mechanics and Managers, offering ideas and recommended approaches based on experiences with construction and/or fabric

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with typically 2 years of related experience or Masters degree without experience or typically 6 years of relevant experience without degree.


• Demonstrated knowledge and mastery of sewing techniques using industrial (high-speed) equipment.


• Experience in the sports apparel industry


• Effective independent judgment, as role requires continuous independent judgment and the exercise of technical and artistic discretion.


• Good time management skills and able to manage time to handle multiple priorities

Workplace Location

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


• Work Schedule: In Office


• Travel: N/A


• Licenses/Certifications: N/A

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

$75,000.00-$100,000.00USD

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.

• Paid \"UA Give Back\" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community


• 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].