Technical Designer - Accessories

Under Armour; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid volunteer days

UA merchandise discounts

Competitive 401(k) plan matching

Maternity and parental leave

Health & fitness benefits

Job summary

Under Armour in Baltimore is seeking a Technical Designer - Accessories to oversee tech packs from development to production, including overseas fit communication. You will lead the development of a product category, collaborate with factories and costing teams to optimize fit, performance and cost, and build technical packages for multiple categories.

The role requires 4 days in-office in a hybrid schedule, with extensive live model fittings, pattern creation, and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year Fashion Design program.
• Minimum of 4 years in technical design or product development experience.
• Expertise building Development & Production Tech Packs.
• Must have experience managing a product category.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to lead product presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a product category from design concept to production.
• Coordinate with factories and costing teams to optimize fit, performance and cost.
• Create and review technical packages for one or more categories.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve engineering issues.
• Manage workload for one or more categories and meet calendar deliverables.

Skills

Technical design

Product development

Patternmaking

Communication skills

Vendor coordination

Costing

Fit optimization

Education

Bachelors in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM system

Excel

Gerber/Optitex PDS

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.

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 Technical Designer - Accessories oversees tech packs from development stage and through production stage. In addition, they will be involved in fitting and communicating the fit comments overseas.

Your Impact

• Lead development of a product category from design concept to production
• Work with factories and costing teams to optimize product engineering for fit, performance and cost
• Build and reviews technical packages for one or more categories
• Identifies opportunities for sketch library and process enhancements
• Conducts fit sessions on live models, including size sets
• Able to identify fit issues, perform fit adjustments and communicate changes to improve fit and function
• Directly responsible for creating 2D/3D pattern blocks with advanced understanding of grade rules and size scale manipulation to achieve best fit/visual across a size range
• Leads seasonal fit alignment meetings across category to ensure products meet standards for grade rules, fit consistency, construction and quality
• Analyzes artwork to identify risk, establish artwork standards and troubleshoot quality issues
• Owns cross functional meeting communication for the development team. Must be able to effectively problem solve design, costing, quality and delivery issues
• Independently communicates with vendors to problem solve issues related to product engineering
• Manages workload for one or more categories. Collaborates with cross functional team to meet calendar deliverables
• Ability to dynamically deliver product presentations related to fit and construction
• Domestic and overseas travel as necessary
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year Fashion Design program
• {Minimum of 4 years} in technical design or product development experience
• Expertise building Development & Production Tech Packs
• Must have experience managing a product category
• Must have superior written and verbal communication skills; must be able to lead product presentations in a clear, concise, and engaging manner
• Factory experience preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, a PLM system, Excel and Gerber or Optitex PDS
• 2D patternmaking skills; must have on the job experience (classes and/or theory does not qualify)
• 3D pattern experience preferred
• Extensive experience fitting on live models and virtual models including size sets
• Extensive knowledge of garment and product construction

Workplace Location

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

$65,000.00-$90,000.00 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].