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Sr. Apparel Designer - Quick-to-Market

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jul 2026

💰 $120,000/yr($90,000/yr – $120,000/yr)

About the role

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

We’re looking for a Senior Designer who excels in fast-paced product creation and is passionate about bringing new ideas to market quickly. This role requires a strong understanding of trends, consumer behavior, and apparel construction, paired with the ability to rapidly develop products that are innovative, brand-right, and commercially compelling. If you thrive on speed, creativity, and collaboration, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact across the apparel business.

Your Impact

Lead the design and execution of multiple apparel product platforms, translating consumer, product, and merchandising insights into market-relevant product that meets price, margin, and business objectives.
Drive a fast-paced design process in close partnership with Product Line Management, Development, Materials, and Merchandising teams to deliver product efficiently and on time.
Identify emerging trends, cultural influences, and consumer opportunities, rapidly converting insights into compelling apparel concepts and product solutions.
Own the creation and presentation of design storytelling materials, including trend boards, mood boards, concept decks, merchandising pages, fabric direction, and trim presentations.
Develop and execute clear, detailed sketches, technical packages, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support streamlined product creation and commercialization.
Lead the design process from concept through final execution, ensuring milestone deliverables are completed with speed, accuracy, and quality.
Partner closely with cross-functional teams to build commercially relevant assortments that balance innovation, consumer demand, and business goals.
Serve as the design lead throughout product reviews, fittings, color reviews, and milestone meetings, clearly communicating vision, rationale, and recommendations.
Make informed design decisions that drive product excellence while supporting efficient development timelines and speed-to-market objectives.
Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, accelerate execution, and bring fresh, impactful product to market ahead of trends.

Qualifications

Passion every day to design compelling and cutting-edge product.
Solid understanding of construction and materials; preferably well versed in manufacturing techniques.
Ability to express concepts and ideas through sketching.
Strong presentation skills and comfortable working with a group.
Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and to successfully meet multiple deadlines
Bachelor's degree with typically 8 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with typically 6 years of relevant experience or typically 12 years of relevant work experience without degree.
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Passion every day to design compelling and cutting-edge products.

Workplace Location

Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, MD office.
Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.

Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.