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Under Armour · 1 month ago

Professional, Innovation Sewing Technician

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

Under Armour is committed to innovation and empowering athletes, and they are seeking a Professional, Innovation Sewing Technician to own the execution of product prototypes and samples at their Lighthouse Innovation Center. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create functional products that meet athletes' needs using advanced materials and techniques.

ApparelDelivery ServiceFitnessInnovation ManagementInternetShoppingSporting Goods

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Foster an open mind and a desire to implement new techniques and technologies within the Apparel Prototyping Processes; including implementation of processes to improve the quality of products

Execute and innovate component and/or complete assembly operations

Uses CAD software (Lectra, Optitex and Gerber) to create standard principles and guidelines for prototyping patterns and production markers

Work with our supply team to order the right amount of materials; calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, perimeter and volume for materials based on cutting methodology

Collaborate in pattern theory, education, making, digitizing and grading for all the new assembly processes such as adhesive bonding, ultrasound, and flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)

Work towards improving the Overall Material Utilization, such as spread loss and marking efficiency

Collaborates in the execution of garment customization for UA sponsored Athletes and Customization/Bespoke Platforms

Produces essential novelty details and socket suspensions garments for veterans in rehabilitation and prosthetic transition. (Customizing through actual amputates body fitting and made to measure). Working on personal needs garments and special request)

Identifies opportunities for cost savings by style and reviews with the Sr. Director of Prototyping, Product Development and Sourcing

Develop and maintain the projects CAD Manuals

Maintain constant communication with leadership and peer team to make sure that priorities are being met

Qualification

Sewing techniquesPattern makingCAD softwareSports apparel experienceMaterial utilization optimizationIndependent judgmentTime managementCross-functional collaboration

Required

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

Experience in Pattern Making, Marker Making, Automatic Cutting and Spreading Processes

Sewing experience is desired

Functional experience, and pattern engineering experience preferred

Experience with a wide variety of cutting/sewing machines and fabrications

Experience in optimizing material utilization

Proven track record in assisting in the development of innovative designs be skilled at getting things done on time

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