Developer 2, Footwear Innovation

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

Under Armour’s Innovation team is looking for a Footwear Developer II who will be responsible for collaboratively developing and engineering UA’s future footwear technologies. Primary workload will include developing proof of concept footwear components and prototypes, researching new processes for manufacturing and product creation, and partnering with the commercial teams to bring these concepts to market. This position is part of a robust Innovation team and will be required to tap into and partner with the broader group to create and validate game-changing footwear. The Developer II will function as the business and technical resource for the Development Managers and act as a liaison between design and factories. Your Impact

•    Responsible for all development and engineering aspects of projects in footwear prototyping phase.  Elevates athlete-centered problem solving and troubleshooting, invests time and energy into novel solutions to meaningful problems. Crafting elite level product solutions. •    Build technology acumen through collaborative tech package generation, precise communication and innovative problem solving.  Work closely with HQ and global innovation, engineering and design counterparts to drive concept generation and prototyping.  Clearly and concisely document possible IP and project parameters and specifications from origination through completion. •    Understand both product and brand vision, product strategy, innovation strategy, and evergreens to inform and prioritize workload. Clearly define business critical project features to be resolved before commercialization (i.e. performance criteria, costs, durability, scale up etc) •    Study and expand understanding of traditional and novel footwear manufacturing processes.  Use this knowledge to iterate new component and engineering concepts.  •    Work with Innovation Operations to uphold the Innovation pipeline process from ideation thru transfer to the commercial teams. Maintain accountability for on-time prototype, testing analysis (in partnership with the wear testing and lab teams), and commercialization documentation deliverables to the supply chain team. •    Coordinate and support fit and wear test process with test managers. Skillfully assess test report data, translates testing feedback into actionable changes to materials, construction or product build. •    Maintain an open line of communication with production, marketing, engineering and sourcing functions, to resolve performance and construction issues through commercialization gates.  Track and understands prototype issues for future planning. •    Actively seek out for new technologies related to both product and process. •    Present athlete needs and product solutions features for each concept. •    Active participation remotely and travel in person for frequent meetings with Asia based teammates. Sensitive to all partner cultural standards and ways of working. •    Travel to meet and interview athletes, travel to UA HQ in