Footwear Designer I, Sportswear

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

Under Armour is committed to empowering those who strive for more, and they are seeking a Sportswear Footwear Designer I to shape their Sportswear category through a sport, fashion, and culture lens. This role focuses on creating culturally relevant footwear through modern design and collaboration with various teams to meet project objectives.

Responsibilities

Help to strengthen the UA footwear product engine from the design side, partnering directly with design leaders and teammates
Partner with design leadership to drive for concepts Sportwear footwear
Work and collaborate inclusively with Marketing, and Development teams to meet project objectives
Lead creation of individual footwear projects and milestone deliverables
Create deeply resonate product stories
Develop and execute clear and detailed sketches, renderings and technical drawings
Present design project work within individual project teams, and at category design checkpoints

Skills

Strong interest in emerging fashion, youth culture, sport, and broader cultural trends
Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative, performance‑rooted footwear concepts
Collaborative, positive teammate with strong communication, listening, and storytelling skills
Open‑minded, curious, receptive to feedback, and comfortable with diverse perspectives
Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Skilled in sketching, illustration, rendering, and creating accurate 2D technical drawings
Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and presentation tools such as Keynote, PowerPoint, and Acrobat
Knowledgeable in form, color, materials, human factors, and introductory manufacturing processes
Ability to generate a broad range of concepts, problem‑solve creatively, and contribute to cross‑functional partnerships (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.)
Experience designing and developing footwear or products (internships, school projects, or professional)
AI creative tools, 3D software, and hand‑prototyping are a plus

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

Company Overview

Under Armour is a manufacturer of footwear, sport, and casual apparel. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://underarmour.com.

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