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Footwear Developer I (PDX)
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Under Armour . The Footwear Developer I will support driving footwear product development from brief to production confirmation, ensuring fit, comfort, performance, and sustainability.
Values & Innovation At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more. Our values – Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes, and Stand for Equality – guide our teams and shape the qualities expected of every teammate.
Purpose of Role The Developer I – Footwear will support driving footwear product development from brief to confirm for production (Buy ready). This individual will focus on development through footwear best practices & standards, find technical solutions, build at cost, align to UA’s sustainability strategy, and adhere to product integrity via consumer satisfaction and UA’s Footwear requirements.
Your Impact
Utilize advanced pattern engineering skills and costing/quality implications, model making, part drawings, drafting, 2D documentation, 3D, mold making, materials, customs, patents, and most aspects of the manufacturing processes.
Lead and manage multiple projects from brief stage through design, development, costing, and commercialization.
Plan and execute project development according to seasonal critical dates, ensuring on‑time delivery of sales samples and production confirmation.
Consult with design and development teammates to ensure manufacturability and meet cost and quality objectives.
Support Asia development trips as needed to work with manufacturers and suppliers on existing and current development projects.
Recommend and specify material, component, and construction options to meet pricing targets and product functional goals, ensuring performance integrity through product testing.
Lead meetings with product teams during various phases of development to review, evaluate, update, and drive decision‑making toward on‑time production confirmation and margin goals.
Provide technical packages for assigned projects each season, including midsole/outsole blueprints, upper pattern packages, color maps, and specifications.
Create and maintain BOM and fulfill development requirements in Centric system.
Collaborate across cross‑functional teams using VR production creation as part of sample rounds.
Participate in product presentations and reviews at seasonal sales meetings with retail partners and internal functions.
Work closely with category wear‑test analysts to manage product integrity, fit & comfort throughout development.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of related experience or Master’s degree; alternatively 6 years of relevant experience without a degree.
Preferred background in Footwear, Biomechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Experience traveling and working with footwear manufacturers.
Advanced knowledge of footwear product development and manufacturing.
Professional and efficient cross‑functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Production, and Operations.
Strong understanding of source country working methods and cultural norms.
Ability to critique, adjust, and evaluate technical blueprints (outsole, midsole, upper), patterns, and materials from a performance, manufacturing, and functional perspective.
Program experience: Microsoft Suite, Adobe Illustrator, 3D viewer, and Centric.
Workplace Location
Location: Must reside within commuting distance of the Portland office.
Work Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days in‑office per week.
US Only: This role is not eligible for sponsorship of employment‑based work authorization.
Sponsorship Eligibility Under Armour does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment‑based work authorization for this position at this time.
Relocation No relocation support is provided.
Base Compensation $77,089.76 – $105,998.42 USD (annual salary). The base salary is one component of our competitive total rewards package.
Benefits & Perks
Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days.
Under Armour merchandise discounts.
Competitive 401(k) plan matching.
Maternity and parental leave for eligible teammates.
Health & fitness benefits, discounts, and resources to promote well‑being.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity Under Armour is 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, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Footwear Developer I (PDX)
role at
Under Armour . The Footwear Developer I will support driving footwear product development from brief to production confirmation, ensuring fit, comfort, performance, and sustainability.
Values & Innovation At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more. Our values – Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes, and Stand for Equality – guide our teams and shape the qualities expected of every teammate.
Purpose of Role The Developer I – Footwear will support driving footwear product development from brief to confirm for production (Buy ready). This individual will focus on development through footwear best practices & standards, find technical solutions, build at cost, align to UA’s sustainability strategy, and adhere to product integrity via consumer satisfaction and UA’s Footwear requirements.
Your Impact
Utilize advanced pattern engineering skills and costing/quality implications, model making, part drawings, drafting, 2D documentation, 3D, mold making, materials, customs, patents, and most aspects of the manufacturing processes.
Lead and manage multiple projects from brief stage through design, development, costing, and commercialization.
Plan and execute project development according to seasonal critical dates, ensuring on‑time delivery of sales samples and production confirmation.
Consult with design and development teammates to ensure manufacturability and meet cost and quality objectives.
Support Asia development trips as needed to work with manufacturers and suppliers on existing and current development projects.
Recommend and specify material, component, and construction options to meet pricing targets and product functional goals, ensuring performance integrity through product testing.
Lead meetings with product teams during various phases of development to review, evaluate, update, and drive decision‑making toward on‑time production confirmation and margin goals.
Provide technical packages for assigned projects each season, including midsole/outsole blueprints, upper pattern packages, color maps, and specifications.
Create and maintain BOM and fulfill development requirements in Centric system.
Collaborate across cross‑functional teams using VR production creation as part of sample rounds.
Participate in product presentations and reviews at seasonal sales meetings with retail partners and internal functions.
Work closely with category wear‑test analysts to manage product integrity, fit & comfort throughout development.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of related experience or Master’s degree; alternatively 6 years of relevant experience without a degree.
Preferred background in Footwear, Biomechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Experience traveling and working with footwear manufacturers.
Advanced knowledge of footwear product development and manufacturing.
Professional and efficient cross‑functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Production, and Operations.
Strong understanding of source country working methods and cultural norms.
Ability to critique, adjust, and evaluate technical blueprints (outsole, midsole, upper), patterns, and materials from a performance, manufacturing, and functional perspective.
Program experience: Microsoft Suite, Adobe Illustrator, 3D viewer, and Centric.
Workplace Location
Location: Must reside within commuting distance of the Portland office.
Work Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days in‑office per week.
US Only: This role is not eligible for sponsorship of employment‑based work authorization.
Sponsorship Eligibility Under Armour does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment‑based work authorization for this position at this time.
Relocation No relocation support is provided.
Base Compensation $77,089.76 – $105,998.42 USD (annual salary). The base salary is one component of our competitive total rewards package.
Benefits & Perks
Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days.
Under Armour merchandise discounts.
Competitive 401(k) plan matching.
Maternity and parental leave for eligible teammates.
Health & fitness benefits, discounts, and resources to promote well‑being.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity Under Armour is 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, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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