Job title: Sr. Technical Designer – Bras
Company: Under Armour
Job description: Values & InnovationAt 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 thePurpose of RoleThe Senior Technical Designer is the team lead to partner with Assistant Technical Designer, Associate Technical Designer, and patternmakers in live fittings. They oversee tech packs from development stage and through production stage. In addition, they will be involved in fitting and communicating the fit comments overseas.Your Impact
- Manage sports bra development from design concept to production garment, including pad development
- Work with factories and costing teams to optimize garment engineering for fit, performance and cost
- Build and reviews technical packages for one or more categories
- Identifies opportunities for sketch library and process enhancements
- Conducts fit sessions on live models, including size sets
- Able to identify fit issues, perform fit adjustments and communicate changes to improve fit and function
- Directly responsible for creating 2D/3D pattern blocks with advanced understanding of grade rules and size scale manipulation to achieve best fit/visual across a size range
- Leads seasonal fit alignment meetings across category to ensure products meet standards for grade rules, fit consistency, construction and quality
- Analyzes artwork to identify risk, establish artwork standards and troubleshoot quality issues
- Owns cross functional meeting communication for the development team. Must be able to effectively problem solve design, costing, quality and delivery issues
- Independently communicates with vendors to problem solve all issues related to garment engineering
- Domestic and overseas travel as necessary
- Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year Fashion Design program
- Minimum of 5 years in technical design or product development experience; with minimum of 4 years specific to bras
- Experience commercializing new pad/mold developments
- Expertise building Development & Production Tech Packs
- Must have experience managing a product category
- Must have superior written and verbal communication skills; must be able to lead product presentations in a clear, concise, and engaging manner
- Factory experience preferred
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, a PLM system, Excel and Gerber or Optitex PDS
Workplace Location
- Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore office.
- Return to Work Designation: 3 days week in-office, the remainder of work week remote.
Relocation
- No relocation provided
#LI-SV2Base Compensation$110,736.25 – $152,262.00 USDMost 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 DiversityAt 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 believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.Requisition ID: 159693Location:New York, NY, US, 10014Business Unit: CorporateEmployee Class: Full TimeRegion: North AmericaEmployment Type: Salaried
Expected salary: $110736.25 – 152262 per year
Location: Baltimore, MD
Job date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 06:16:34 GMT
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