Developer 1 - Footwear

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Developer 1 - Footwear

Date: Oct 6, 2022

Location: Portland, OR, US, 97201

Company: Under Armour

Under Armour has one mission: to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our teammates. As a global organization, our teams around the world push boundaries and think beyond what is expected. Together our teammates are unified by our values and are grounded in our vision to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed but can’t imagine living without.

Position Summary

Drive Footwear product development from brief to Confirm for Production (Buy ready). In this role you are responsible for building and supporting overall footwear cross-functional teams with the best in class of fit & comfort, performance, and create a world class footwear. Focus on the development through footwear best practices/standards, and find technical solutions, build at cost, project management, UA’s sustainability strategy, and inherence to product integrity via consumer satisfaction and UA’s Footwear requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities


Displays a strong understanding of advanced concepts of pattern engineering and subsequent costing/quality implications, model making, part drawings, drafting, 2D documentation, 3D, mold making, materials, customs, patents, and most aspects of the manufacturing processes.
Ability to lead and manage multiple projects from Brief stage through Design, Development, Costing and Commercialization
Plan and execute project development according to the seasonal critical dates that lead to on–time delivery of sales samples and production confirmation
Display an in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process with the ability to manipulate the process in order to advance and achieve new manufacturing techniques which enhance the overall performance of product
Mentor design and development personnel to ensure that designs are manufacturable and meet cost and quality objectives of the organization
Ability to critique, adjust and evaluate technical blueprints (outsole/ midsole/ upper), upper patterns and materials from a performance, manufacturing, and functional perspective
Lead Asia development trips as necessary to work with manufacturers and suppliers on existing and current development projects
Recommend and specify to product team the material, component, and construction options to meet pricing targets and product’s functional goals, as well as assure product performance integrity through product testing (physical and field testing)
Initiate and lead meetings with product teams during various phases of development to review, evaluate, update, and ultimately drive the decision-making process that leads to on–time production confirmation and margin goals
Provide technical packages for assigned projects for each season, including midsole/outsole blueprints, upper pattern packages, color maps, project specifications
Create and maintaining BOM and fulfill development requirements in Centric system.
Collaborate across cross-functional teams using VR production creation as a part of sample round.
Effectively communicate with our Asia Liaison Development, Design, Tech, Pricing and Production to manage project sampling and confirmation in Asia
Participate in product presentations and reviews at seasonal sales meetings, with our retail partners and other internal functions
Closely collaborate and manage product integrity, Fit & Comfort with category wear-test analyst throughout the development process


Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)


3 years traveling and working with Footwear manufactures
Advanced knowledge of Footwear product development and manufacturing experience
Current computer hardware and software proficiency
Ability to work professionally and efficiently cross-functionally across Under Armour, including Sales, Marketing, Production, and Operations
Strong understanding of the working methods and cultural norms of source countries
Excellent verbal and written skills


Education And / Or Experience


3-7 years of experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Footwear, Biomechanical/Industrial/ or Chemical Engineering or a related field preferred.


Other Requirements


Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Portland Office
Return To Work Designation: 3 days a week in-office, the remainder of work week remote.
Travel: 5% of the year
Program Experience: Microsoft Suite, Adobe Illustrator, or 3D viewer, and Centric


Relocation


Relocation may be provided up to a specific amount


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.

Learn more about Under Armour’s COVID-19 response and Teammate vaccination policies here .

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