Under Armour:
Technical Designer Job in Baltimore, VT
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Baltimore, VT
Full-time
About the job
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?!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Lead development of a product category from design concept to production garment
Contribute ideas for construction, materials and components to enhance functionality, aesthetic, fit and margin targets.
Build and reviews technical packages for one or more categories
Supports maintenance of sketch libraries
Conducts fit sessions on live models, including size sets
Able to identify fit issues perform fit adjustments and communicate changes to improve fit and function
Assist with establishing 2D/3D pattern blocks and provides oversight to pattern block library management. Recommends changes to grading to achieve best fit across size range
Analyzes samples to identify discrepancies prior to fitting. Ensure samples reflect established category standards for fit, construction and quality
Analyzes artwork to identify risk, assists with establishing standards, identify quality issues and approve strike offs
Owns cross functional meeting communication for the development team. Must be able to effectively problem solve design, costing, quality and delivery issues
Independently communicates with vendors to problem solve all issues related to garment engineering
Review daily and seasonal tracking of prototype samples. Provides cross functional teams with accurate tracking data. Problem-solve complex issues as necessary and makes recommendations to manager
Ability to dynamically deliver product presentations related to fit and construction
Domestic and overseas travel as necessary
Required Skills and Experience:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Bachelor’s Degree from a 4 year Fashion Design program
Minimum 4 years of technical design or product development experience
2D PDS required. Must have on the job experience, not classes/theory only
3D pattern experience preferred
Some leadership experience preferred
Experience fitting on live models and virtual models including size sets
Advanced knowledge of garment construction
Expertise building Development Tech Packs
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, a PLM system, Excel and Gerber or Optitex PDS
Factory experience preferred
Must have superior written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to lead product presentations in a clear, concise, engaging manner.
Must have experience leading a product category
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?!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Lead development of a product category from design concept to production garment
Contribute ideas for construction, materials and components to enhance functionality, aesthetic, fit and margin targets.
Build and reviews technical packages for one or more categories
Supports maintenance of sketch libraries
Conducts fit sessions on live models, including size sets
Able to identify fit issues perform fit adjustments and communicate changes to improve fit and function
Assist with establishing 2D/3D pattern blocks and provides oversight to pattern block library management. Recommends changes to grading to achieve best fit across size range
Analyzes samples to identify discrepancies prior to fitting. Ensure samples reflect established category standards for fit, construction and quality
Analyzes artwork to identify risk, assists with establishing standards, identify quality issues and approve strike offs
Owns cross functional meeting communication for the development team. Must be able to effectively problem solve design, costing, quality and delivery issues
Independently communicates with vendors to problem solve all issues related to garment engineering
Review daily and seasonal tracking of prototype samples. Provides cross functional teams with accurate tracking data. Problem-solve complex issues as necessary and makes recommendations to manager
Ability to dynamically deliver product presentations related to fit and construction
Domestic and overseas travel as necessary
Required Skills and Experience:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Bachelor’s Degree from a 4 year Fashion Design program
Minimum 4 years of technical design or product development experience
2D PDS required. Must have on the job experience, not classes/theory only
3D pattern experience preferred
Some leadership experience preferred
Experience fitting on live models and virtual models including size sets
Advanced knowledge of garment construction
Expertise building Development Tech Packs
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, a PLM system, Excel and Gerber or Optitex PDS
Factory experience preferred
Must have superior written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to lead product presentations in a clear, concise, engaging manner.
Must have experience leading a product category
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.