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

Lead the creative direction of UA China's local creation, working with outsourcing designers and co-creation vendors to ensure every style reflects the UA DNA, fits the China market and is consistent across vendors. Partner with the apparel product team, sourcing team and UA vendors (including outsourcing designers and developers) from concept to execution.

Your Impact

• Set the creative direction for UA China local creation each season and brief outsourcing designers and co-creation vendors.
• Manage design reviews and feedback with outsourcing designers and co-creation vendors to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Act as design gatekeeper, ensuring each style aligns with the UA DNA and meets China market needs.
• Ensure vendors handle logos and design inspiration consistently, and maintain clear guidelines.
• Work with the apparel product team, sourcing team and UA vendors (including outsourcing designers and developers) to turn design intent into executable product.
• Stay in close contact with Global Designers to understand the global design direction and strategy, and translate it into local creation.
• Work with local designers to drive UA collaboration styles from concept to launch.
• Build an efficient design approval process and flag design risks early.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion, Apparel or Industrial Design; typically 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Typically 5+ years relevant experiences
• Strong sportswear or apparel design background with sound brand judgement.
• Deep understanding of the China market; local-for-local or co-creation experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and project management skills; fluent in English and Mandarin.

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Shanghai office.

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.