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Under Armour · 1 day ago

Innovation Footwear Designer II (Digital Tool & Process Exploration)

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $113K/yr

5+ years exp

Under Armour is dedicated to innovation and empowering athletes, and they are seeking a Footwear Innovation Designer II to join their dynamic team. The role focuses on designing footwear while collaborating with various teams to drive new technologies and insights that enhance performance products. The designer will be involved in the entire product lifecycle, from concept to realization, and will work closely with athletes to gather insights for product development.

ApparelDelivery ServiceFitnessInnovation ManagementInternetShoppingSporting Goods

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work on product as part of a highly functional, collaborative team, not in a silo; be involved from concept through transition to Inline

Continuously learn and share new digital and AI based creative tools, 3D modeling techniques and workflows. This is a 3D first Design position

Be curious, always. Ask yourself how you can make Under Armour the best performance athletic product company on the planet

Talk to athletes from the amateur to the world’s best. Dig for insights that set UA product apart from our competition. Find out what athletes want or need by building close relationships over time

Provide product conceptualization in 2D and 3D form, heavy utilization of modern workflows. Drive excitement for fresh design and learn to translate amazing design concepts into real products

Collaborate on a variety of footwear related projects pushing design expression and level of detail executions we could not comprehend as possible now. Come to the team with a sharp eye for design and expression

Liaise with Inline design, development and marketing to express concepts and build ownership

Travel to suppliers and factories to implement ground-breaking product and build an idea network

Build and modify product to express concepts and try new ideas. Sample your ideas in our Concept Creation Center

Partner with Innovation Development and Material Science to give shape to new materials and ways of making

Be accountable, work with transparency and have a sense of urgency. Innovation moves quickly

Qualification

Footwear design3D visualization technologiesDigital creation tools3D modeling toolsProblem solvingCreativeDetail orientedTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree with typically 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with typically 3 years of relevant experience or typically 9 years of relevant work experience without degree

Passion every day to design compelling and cutting-edge product with a specific focus in footwear

Solid understanding of footwear design, construction and materials

Should be versed in new digital creation tools and fluid in file conversions and methods of prototyping

A passion for athletic performance and for problem solving!

Desire and ability to take risks, and to take responsibility for building relationships

Expert ability to express concepts and ideas through 3D visualization technologies

Must be creative, detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and work under pressure to successfully meet multiple deadlines

3D modeling tools, nurbs or sub-d modeling, AI generation workflows, 3D Printing

Preferred

Model making abilities are a big 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