Developer I - Footwear
Under Armour is committed to empowering athletes and driving innovation in the footwear industry. The Developer I role focuses on managing the product development process for footwear, ensuring outstanding performance and effective project management while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Drive Footwear product development from brief to Production Confirmation (Buy Ready). In this role you are responsible for supporting cross-functional communications within and between HQ and overseas teams and factory partners while building best in class Core Run & Youth footwear
- Focus on: achieving outstanding product performance (fit & comfort standards), providing exceptional project management, and profitable category growth while implementing and evolving category Best Practices and overall brand growth strategies
- Displays an understanding of pattern engineering and subsequent costing/quality implications, model making, part drawings, drafting, 2D documentation, 3D mold making, materials, customs, patents, and most aspects of footwear manufacturing processes
- Ability to lead and manage multiple projects from Design brief through Development Buy Ready stages
- Plan and execute project development according to seasonal calendar deadlines that lead to on–time delivery of sales samples and production confirmation pairs
- Display a working knowledge of manufacturing process with ability to adjust said process to advance and achieve new manufacturing techniques which enhance overall performance of product
- Mentor design and PLM personnel to ensure designs are manufacturable, can meet cost objectives and quality standards of the organization
- Ability to evaluate/ critique and adjust technical blueprints (outsole/ midsole), upper patterns and material maps from a performance, manufacturing, and costing perspective
- Lead Asia development trips as necessary; working with manufacturers and suppliers on existing and current development projects
- Recommend and specify material, component, and construction options to achieve pricing targets, functional goals, as well as performance integrity targets
- Lead product development milestone meetings with cross-functional POD members to evaluate, update, and drive decision-making that leads to on–time production confirmation and margin goals
- Provide technical packages for assigned projects for each season; midsole/outsole blueprints, upper pattern packages, material maps, etc
- Create and maintaining style BOMs and fulfill development requirements in Centric system
- Effectively communicate with our Asia Liaison Development, Design, Engineering, Pricing and Production teammates to manage project sampling and confirmation in Asia
- Closely manage product integrity, Fit & Comfort in partnership with category wear-test analyst throughout the development process
Skills
- 1-3 years footwear experience
- Basic knowledge of Footwear product development and manufacturing experience
- Current computer hardware and software proficiency
- Ability to work professionally and efficiently cross-functionally across organization; including Sales, Marketing, Production, and Operations
- Strong understanding of the working methods and cultural norms of source countries
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Footwear, Biomechanical/Industrial/or Chemical Engineering or a related field preferred
Benefits
- 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
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