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Under Armour · 2 months ago

Materials Developer 1- Footwear

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$76K/yr - $104K/yr

2+ years exp

Under Armour is committed to empowering those who strive for more, and they are seeking a Materials Developer I for their footwear innovation team. In this role, you will be responsible for material development, integrating performance and aesthetic for footwear products, and supporting the operational infrastructure of the footwear material supply chain.

ApparelDelivery ServiceFitnessInnovation ManagementInternetShoppingSporting Goods

No H1B

Responsibilities

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 events 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

Qualification

Material developmentTextile knowledgeFootwear constructionBasic math skillsProject managementCommunication skillsMicrosoft SuiteAdobeIllustratorKeynotePowerPointTeam playerLeadership

Required

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

Program Experience: Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Illustrator, Keynote and/or PowerPoint

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