Footwear Concept Engineer

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 Footwear Concept Creation role brings Under Armour footwear ideas to life through hands-on concept development and rapid prototyping. This role translates design direction, athlete and consumer insights, and category needs into distinctive physical and digital prototypes that advance product learning and decision-making. Working closely with Design, Development, Product Line Management, Innovation, and factory partners, this role explores new methods of making and manufacturing to strengthen product performance, creativity, and brand expression. Your Impact

Work collaboratively to produce cutting edge designs reflecting Under Armour’s DBA and brand – standards Strong point of view built on your own inspirations, experiences and ideas. Ability to build strong partnerships with your creative peers while bringing concepts to reality Strive to always push the methods of making and manufacturing innovation, challenging the footwear process. Create work that is compelling, disrupts, motivates others, and can continue to define UA footwear Evaluate prototype construction, repeatability within factory, and manufacturing considerations, recommending improvements throughout process Demonstrate flexibility, organizational skills and the ability to multi-task projects with overlapping timelines

Bachelor’s degree with typically 2 years of related experience OR Master’s degree without experience OR typically 6 years of relevant experience without degree. Ability to safely operate, calibrate, program, diagnose and maintain prototype fabrication equipment such as 3D Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) and CNC Milling equipment Ability to plan and conduct experimental tests (parts, equipment, process), and then analyze the experimental results Demonstrated project organizational skills Demonstrated aptitude for communicating technical information to a non-technical audience Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills; presentation and public speaking skills Builds strong working relationships inside and outside the organization Ability to work across the innovation organization, within a group, and independently with only general supervision Entrepreneurially curious and creative; self-motivated, and disciplined.

Workplace Location

Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, MD   office. Work

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

$65,000.00-$90,000.00 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