Under Armour:
Sr. Design Manager, Footwear Job in Portland, VT

Under Armour is all about performance. Because what we make empowers athletes in every form to push themselves, to turn good into great, and to stay hungry for whatever comes next. And this is exactly what we expect from each other.
Working with us means one key thing: no matter what you do, you see every day and every project as a chance to push your field forward. In every store and every office, we build teams where everyone is an MVP. And together we tackle every challenge head on. Because we work to push the gear, the game, and ourselves farther.
We’re looking for people who do more than good work. We’re looking for the Best in Every Game.
Under Armour is the chosen brand of this generation of athletes... and the athletes of tomorrow. We're about performance - in training and on game day, in blistering heat and bitter cold. Whatever the conditions, whatever the sport, Under Armour delivers the advantage athletes have come to demand.That demand has created an environment of growth. An environment where building a great team is vital. An environment where doing whatever it takes is the baseline and going above and beyond to protect the Brand is commonplace.The world's hungriest athletes live by a code, a pledge to themselves and everyone else: Protect This House... I Will.  Our goal is to Build A Great Team!  Will YOU…Protect This House?!
Summary
Are you a designer with an interest and a passion for designing performance athletic footwear? Would you like to be part of the next great athletic brand?
If the answer is yes, and you have a strong appreciation for the aesthetics and an understanding of sports and performance, this is an exciting chance to make history and help build a brand from the ground up.
Under Armour has helped to redefine the apparel industry and is poised to do the same in footwear. They are building a footwear team with the goal of being a player in many major performance categories. Under Armour is looking for a Senior Design Manager to focus and lead one of the following specific categories, running, training, basketball, football, baseball, slides and soccer.
Work at their headquarters located in Baltimore, MD as part of one of the fastest growing brands in the world. Their design studio is the ultimate creative loft environment that overlooks the Chesapeake Bay. Work collaboratively with the performance team and director to create innovative and industry leading footwear product. Under Armour is looking at design to lead the brand vision in footwear going forward.
We are looking for self-motivated designer that wants to be part of a fast evolving brand with significant career growth potential. As they grow they are looking for leaders in design to manage and grow with the business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manage a category of business from the design side, including personal, work load and design direction.
Be a key partner in creating brand identity and distinctive UA footwear offerings with a creative and current design vision.
Design and present concepts for footwear and overall design direction: material, trim, color.
Develop and execute clear and detailed technical packages for development.
Ensure that the category meets price point, tells a strong merchandising story and meets development time lines.
Express ideas in a variety of ways including sketches, marker rendering, computer illustrations etc.
Provide product conceptualization and alternatives that meet the needs of the product as outlined by product marketing and the product brief.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Solid understanding of footwear construction and materials. Should be versed in manufacturing techniques and have experience working at the factories on development issues.
Expert ability to express concepts and ideas through hand sketching.
Understanding of patterns, blueprints, molds and materials.
Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and work under pressure to successfully meet multiple deadlines.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. ,
Education and/or Experience
BFA or BID in Industrial Design with 7+ years’ experience.
Excellent Mac computer skills with full proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop. Other computer skills: Alias sketchbook pro, 3D, Microsoft Office.
Experience working with factories in Asia and ability to travel for development trips.
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