Professional, Innovation Sewing Technician

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

The Lighthouse is Under Armour’s state-of-the-art Design and Innovation laboratory located at the Brand’s Global Headquarters in Baltimore, MD.  The equipment and team in it are dedicated to creating solutions for athletes at all levels. This role will play a key role in developing and constructing a wide variety of apparel and accessories for prototypes, test samples, and athlete services.  

Your Impact

• Create a variety of products for various categories, including sew-free outerwear, compression, bras, accessories, and much more.
• Evaluate design sketches and exercise independent judgement to determine best method(s) of creating garment concepts. 
• Utilize advanced knowledge to ideate and create original concepts to meet the needs of our Focused Performers.
• Execute concepts utilizing a variety of equipment equipped with manual and automatic controls, including textile cutting tables, laser cutting, sewing & seamless equipment, heat presses, embroidery, pad printing, and more.
• Execute component and/or complete sewing operations within a team/modular approach to provide full or partial garment prototypes from a pattern.
• Analyze manufacturing “sew-ability” to determine and document methods that increase efficiency, reduce cost, improve quality, and/or add innovative features.
• Interact cross-functionally with Technical Designers, Designers, Engineers, Mechanics and Managers, offering ideas and recommended approaches based on experiences with construction and/or fabric
• Proactively engages in the prevention, identification, and control of hazards and risks leading to occupational accidents, occupational diseases, and fires and explosions.
• Other duties as needed to support our business and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED (General Education Degree) or equivalent
• Minimum five years of related industrial sewing experience. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and mastery of sewing techniques using industrial (high-speed) equipment.
• Experience in the sports apparel industry preferred.
• Experience working with and around manufacturing-based technology.
• Must be able to function well in a team environment
• Ability to think critically
• Practical communication skills, including verbal and written
• Quality of work must meet UA standards.
• Good time management skills and ability to manage time to handle multiple priorities

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, Maryland office.
• Return to Work Designation: Fully in office.

Relocation

• Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount

Base Compensation

$72,520.00 - $99,715.00 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• 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

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Our Commitment to Diversity

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 or belief, 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, family or paternal 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. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.