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Under Armour · 3 hours ago

Footwear Designer I, Sportswear

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$69K/yr - $95K/yr

Under Armour is committed to empowering those who strive for more, and they are seeking a Sportswear Footwear Designer I to shape their Sportswear category through a sport, fashion, and culture lens. This role focuses on creating culturally relevant footwear through modern design and collaboration with various teams to meet project objectives.

ApparelDelivery ServiceFitnessInnovation ManagementInternetShoppingSporting Goods

No H1B

Responsibilities

Help to strengthen the UA footwear product engine from the design side, partnering directly with design leaders and teammates

Partner with design leadership to drive for concepts Sportwear footwear

Work and collaborate inclusively with Marketing, and Development teams to meet project objectives

Lead creation of individual footwear projects and milestone deliverables

Create deeply resonate product stories

Develop and execute clear and detailed sketches, renderings and technical drawings

Present design project work within individual project teams, and at category design checkpoints

Qualification

Footwear designSketchingIllustrationPhotoshop proficiencyCollaboration skillsMaterials3D software experienceCreative problem-solvingCommunicationDetail-orientedOrganizational skillsStorytelling skills

Required

Strong interest in emerging fashion, youth culture, sport, and broader cultural trends

Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative, performance‑rooted footwear concepts

Collaborative, positive teammate with strong communication, listening, and storytelling skills

Open‑minded, curious, receptive to feedback, and comfortable with diverse perspectives

Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Skilled in sketching, illustration, rendering, and creating accurate 2D technical drawings

Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and presentation tools such as Keynote, PowerPoint, and Acrobat

Knowledgeable in form, color, materials, human factors, and introductory manufacturing processes

Ability to generate a broad range of concepts, problem‑solve creatively, and contribute to cross‑functional partnerships (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.)

Experience designing and developing footwear or products (internships, school projects, or professional)

Preferred

AI creative tools, 3D software, and hand‑prototyping are a 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