Developer 1 - Footwear

About the Role

As a Developer 1 – Footwear at Under Armour, you will support driving Footwear product development from brief to confirm for production (Buy ready). In this role, you are responsible for building and supporting overall footwear cross-functional teams with best-in-class fit & comfort, performance, and creating world-class footwear. This individual will focus on development through footwear best practices and standards, finding technical solutions, building at cost, aligning to UA’s sustainability strategy, and adhering to product integrity via consumer satisfaction and UA’s Footwear requirements.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced skills in pattern engineering and subsequent costing/quality implications, model making, part drawings, drafting, 2D documentation, 3D, mold making, materials, customs, patents, and most aspects of the manufacturing processes.
• Lead and manage multiple projects from Brief stage through Design, Development, Costing, and Commercialization.
• Plan and execute project development according to the seasonal critical dates that lead to on-time delivery of sales samples and production confirmation.
• Display an in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process with the ability to manipulate the process to advance and achieve new manufacturing techniques which enhance overall product performance.
• Consult with design and development teammates to ensure that designs are manufacturable and meet cost and quality objectives.
• Support Asia development trips as necessary to work with manufacturers and suppliers on existing and current development projects.
• Recommend and specify to the product team the material, component, and construction options to meet pricing targets and product’s functional goals, ensuring product performance integrity through product testing (physical and field testing).
• Initiate and lead meetings with product teams during various phases of development to review, evaluate, update, and drive the decision-making process that leads to on-time production confirmation and margin goals.
• Provide technical packages for assigned projects for each season, including midsole/outsole blueprints, upper pattern packages, color maps, and project specifications.
• Create and maintain BOM and fulfill development requirements in the Centric system.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams using VR production creation as part of the sample round.
• Participate in product presentations and reviews at seasonal sales meetings, with retail partners, and other internal functions.
• Closely collaborate and manage product integrity, Fit & Comfort with category wear-test analysts throughout the development process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with typically 2 years of related experience or a Master’s degree without experience, or typically 6 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Footwear, Biomechanical/Industrial, or Chemical Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Experience traveling and working with Footwear manufacturers.
• Advanced knowledge of Footwear product development and manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work professionally and efficiently cross-functionally with teams including Sales, Marketing, Production, and Operations.
• Strong understanding of the working methods and cultural norms of source countries.
• Ability to critique, adjust, and evaluate technical blueprints (outsole/midsole/upper), upper patterns, and materials from a performance, manufacturing, and functional perspective.

Skills

• Microsoft Suite
• Adobe Illustrator or 3D viewer
• Centric

Workplace Location

This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, MD office. This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.

UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.

Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount.

Pay

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 is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience for the position.

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 to promote physical activity and overall well-being.