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Sr. Director, Apparel - Women's Train & Girls Job in Baltimore, VT
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Baltimore, VT
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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?!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under Armour is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead product for our Women’s Train category. The Senior Director of Product will be play a key role in helping to create the products that define this strategic growth category.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Leads the Design, Product Development, Commercialization and Sourcing process to ensure product is built in accordance with line architecture and solving athlete needs.
•Ensures Brand Vision and Category Strategy are being articulated through product pipeline and innovation launches.
•Partners with design to develop a roadmap and seasonal perspective on trend.
•Sharpens and sustains a deep understanding of the athlete, integrating insights to anticipate and solve their problems with world-class product execution.
•Is an expert on the competitive landscape and elevates our position in the market place: Expert on latest innovations, materials, fabrication methods, and colors.
•Partners with Category Merchant on creation of design brief, with final accountability for the brief.
•Partners with Innovation to develop technology platforms and drives integration into the product line.
•Accountable for Global Revenue, SKU Productivity, House Margin and partnership with Product Development and Sourcing for cost engineering
QUALIFICATIONS:
•A proven track record of building strong teams with great results. History of attracting great talent. A best-in-class approach to building and delivering product.
•Dynamic leader and influencer who can thrive and rise in a rapidly changing, matrixed environment.
•Smart, creative, compelling, driven. Not afraid to lead others past their comfort zone(s). Creates a sense of urgency.
•Ability to listen, discern and respect the beliefs of team mates.
•Ability to manage a calendar inclusive of multiple product life cycles.
•Works cross functionally with internal partners to achieve seasonal milestones and targets.
•Has a strong opinion on the brand, category positioning and the needs of the female consumer.
•An undeniable fit with our cultural values and work ethic.
•Able to understand global markets and accommodate different cultural perspectives in decision-making
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
•Degree in Business Management, Textiles, or Apparel preferred.
•10+ years of product development in the performance apparel space.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
•International development travel required as needed on seasonal basis.
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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?!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under Armour is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead product for our Women’s Train category. The Senior Director of Product will be play a key role in helping to create the products that define this strategic growth category.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Leads the Design, Product Development, Commercialization and Sourcing process to ensure product is built in accordance with line architecture and solving athlete needs.
•Ensures Brand Vision and Category Strategy are being articulated through product pipeline and innovation launches.
•Partners with design to develop a roadmap and seasonal perspective on trend.
•Sharpens and sustains a deep understanding of the athlete, integrating insights to anticipate and solve their problems with world-class product execution.
•Is an expert on the competitive landscape and elevates our position in the market place: Expert on latest innovations, materials, fabrication methods, and colors.
•Partners with Category Merchant on creation of design brief, with final accountability for the brief.
•Partners with Innovation to develop technology platforms and drives integration into the product line.
•Accountable for Global Revenue, SKU Productivity, House Margin and partnership with Product Development and Sourcing for cost engineering
QUALIFICATIONS:
•A proven track record of building strong teams with great results. History of attracting great talent. A best-in-class approach to building and delivering product.
•Dynamic leader and influencer who can thrive and rise in a rapidly changing, matrixed environment.
•Smart, creative, compelling, driven. Not afraid to lead others past their comfort zone(s). Creates a sense of urgency.
•Ability to listen, discern and respect the beliefs of team mates.
•Ability to manage a calendar inclusive of multiple product life cycles.
•Works cross functionally with internal partners to achieve seasonal milestones and targets.
•Has a strong opinion on the brand, category positioning and the needs of the female consumer.
•An undeniable fit with our cultural values and work ethic.
•Able to understand global markets and accommodate different cultural perspectives in decision-making
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
•Degree in Business Management, Textiles, or Apparel preferred.
•10+ years of product development in the performance apparel space.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
•International development travel required as needed on seasonal basis.
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.