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Under Armour · 2 months ago

Footwear Designer II, Performance Running

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $124K/yr

5+ years exp

Under Armour is committed to empowering those who strive for more, and they are seeking a Footwear Designer II to elevate their Performance Running Footwear. This role involves designing and managing multiple product platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and presenting work to leadership.

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Responsibilities

Work directly under category design director to design and manage multiple product platforms that answers product and merchandising brief, price point and margin target. Collaborate with cross-functional design partners on signature, amp pack and special collections

Develop and execute clear and detailed sketches, technical packages, and bill of materials

Work within an integrated team of design, development, and product line management; act as key point of contact at pod meetings, lab dip approvals and fittings. Make key decisions related to product and procedures

Lead creation and presentation of category content (merch pages, decks, mood boards, trim and fabric boards)

Present work to leadership at key milestone meetings including style design review and go to market; present regularly to cross functional partners at design check points

Oversee design and color updates; flat sketches, techpacks and bill of materials

Influence category policies and procedures related to design

Mentor and coach junior level teammates

Qualification

Footwear designAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopSketchingConstructionMaterials knowledgePresentation skillsDetail orientedMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree with typically 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with typically 3 years of relevant experience or typically 9 years of relevant work experience without degree

Passion every day to design compelling and cutting-edge product

Ability to understand construction and materials; preferably versed in manufacturing techniques

Ability to express concepts and ideas through sketching

Presentation skills and comfortable working with a group

Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and to successfully meet multiple deadlines

Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Benefits

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