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

PROFESSIONAL, INNOVATION PROTOTYPING

The Professional, Innovation Prototyping owns the end-to-end execution of Under Armour’s product prototypes & samples that are designed and built at our Lighthouse Innovation Center. This role works closely with cross-functional partners to interpret a design concept and then engineers it into a functional product that solves the needs of our athletes using the latest innovations in materials, techniques, and equipment.

PROFESSIONAL, MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNICIAN 

The Materials Processing Technician will have the opportunity be a part of the development of Under Armour’s Lighthouse, where we are exploring advanced manufacturing processes and prototyping/sampling of apparel and footwear. The Materials Processing Technician will be responsible for coordinating the full spectrum of daily apparel materials processing. 

Your Impact

PROFESSIONAL, INNOVATION PROTOTYPING

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

PROFESSIONAL, MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNICIAN 

• Foster an open mind and a desire to implement new techniques and technologies within the Apparel Prototyping Processes; including implementation of processes to improve the quality of products.
• Execute and innovate component and/or complete assembly operations.
• Uses CAD software (Lectra, Optitex and Gerber) to create standard principles and guidelines for prototyping patterns and production markers.
• Work with our supply team to order the right amount of materials; calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, perimeter and volume for materials based on cutting methodology.   
• Collaborate in pattern theory, education, making, digitizing and grading for all the new assembly processes such as adhesive bonding, ultrasound, and flexible manufacturing systems (FMS).
• Work towards improving the Overall Material Utilization, such as spread loss and marking efficiency.
• Collaborates in the execution of garment customization for UA sponsored Athletes and Customization/Bespoke Platforms
• Produces essential novelty details and socket suspensions garments for veterans in rehabilitation and prosthetic transition. (Customizing through actual amputates body fitting and made to measure). Working on personal needs garments and special request).
• Identifies opportunities for cost savings by style and reviews with the Sr. Director of Prototyping, Product Development and Sourcing.
• Develop and maintain the projects CAD Manuals.
• Maintain constant communication with leadership and peer team to make sure that priorities are being met.  

Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL, INNOVATION PROTOTYPING

• Bachelor’s degree with typically 2 years of related experience or Masters degree without experience or typically 6 years of relevant experience without degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge and mastery of sewing techniques using industrial (high-speed) equipment.
• Experience in the sports apparel industry
• Effective independent judgment, as role requires continuous independent judgment and the exercise of technical and artistic discretion.
• Good time management skills and able to manage time to handle multiple priorities

PROFESSIONAL, MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNICIAN 

• Bachelor’s degree with typically 2 years of related experience or Masters degree without experience or typically 6 years of relevant experience without degree.
• Experience in Pattern Making, Marker Making, Automatic Cutting and Spreading Processes. Sewing experience is desired.
• Functional experience, and pattern engineering experience preferred, 
• Experience with a wide variety of cutting/sewing machines and fabrications.
• Experience in optimizing material utilization. 
• Proven track record in assisting in the development of innovative designs be skilled at getting things done on time.

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore HQ office.
• Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week. 

Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

$72,082.40-$90,103.00 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

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

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 seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.