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

Develop and manage the technical specification packages for apparel prototypes. 

Your Impact

• Contribute ideas for construction, materials and components to enhance functionality, and aesthetic and fit.
• Build and review technical packages for one or more categories 
• Support maintenance of Fit Block Libraries
• Conduct fit sessions on body form and/or live models, including size sets
• Able to identify fit issues, perform fit adjustments and communicate changes to improve fit and function
• Assist with establishing 2D/3D pattern blocks and provides oversight to pattern block library management. Recommend changes to grading to achieve the best fit across size range
• Analyze samples to identify discrepancies prior to fitting. Ensure samples reflect established category standards for fit, construction and quality
• Analyzes artwork to identify risk, assist with establishing standards, identify quality issues and approve strike offs  
• Owns cross functional meeting communication for the development team. Must be able to effectively solve problems with design, costing, quality and delivery issues
• Independently communicate with vendors to solve problems and all issues related to garment engineering
• Review daily and seasonal tracking of prototype samples. Provides cross-functional teams with accurate tracking data.  Problem-solve complex issues as necessary and make recommendations to manager
• Ability to dynamically deliver product presentations related to fit and construction
• Domestic and overseas travel as necessary
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of technical design or product development experience 
• 2D PDS required. Must have job experience using software (classes and/or theory does not qualify), such as ‘Optitex, Lectra, Gerber Accumark…etc.
• Experience fitting on live models and virtual models, including size sets
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction
• Expertise building Development Tech Packs
• Must have superior written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to conduct product presentations in a clear, concise, engaging manner
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, a PLM system, Excel and Gerber or Optitex PDS
•  Factory experience and 3D pattern experience preferred

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. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.