Footwear Designer I, Sportswear
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 x fashion x culture lens. This role focuses on creating culturally relevant footwear by blending aesthetic expression and performance, collaborating with design and marketing teams to achieve 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
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