Job Description

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 searching for a Footwear Design Director, Train & Golf to define and elevate Under Armour’s design language in two of the brand’s most strategically important categories. The ideal candidate is a bold creative leader who brings together performance innovation, digital-first design, and athlete insight to shape compelling product stories.

You will lead a team that builds for the athlete first—designing footwear that meets the demands of training and golf while emotionally connecting with athletes around the world. This is your opportunity to help shape the next chapter of Under Armour’s footwear legacy.

Your Impact

• Lead the creative direction across Train & Golf footwear, ensuring each product embodies Under Armour’s commitment to performance, innovation, and design excellence.
• Craft and champion seasonal narratives that connect athlete insights, performance needs, and cultural relevance—bringing them to life across product, retail, and digital platforms.
• Serve as a creative force and strategic partner across cross-functional teams—Product, Development, Merchandising, Brand, and Innovation —to ensure alignment from concept to shelf.
• Incorporate sustainable and circular design principles to support Under Armour’s commitment to responsible performance.
• Use consumer insights, athlete interviews, and trend research to translate needs into products that perform and resonate.
• Elevate digital design capabilities through 3D concepting, VR/AR storytelling, and digital sampling to increase speed to market and storytelling depth.
• Inspire and develop a diverse, high-performing team of designers, mentoring them to think boldly, move with urgency, and deliver athlete-first design solutions.
• Partner with Innovation to test and integrate future-facing materials, manufacturing techniques, and platforms into commercially viable designs.
• Align design execution with business and calendar milestones, owning budget and resource planning for the footwear design team.
• Monitor and analyze competitive and adjacent markets, ensuring Under Armour stays ahead of the curve in both performance and style.

Qualifications

• A deep passion for design, performance footwear, and the power of sport to inspire and connect people.
• Proven track record of leading design teams in a global performance brand or fast-paced innovation-driven environment.
• Expertise in building stories through product —translating insights, data, and strategy into emotionally compelling and commercially successful design.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility with the strategic mindset to build product lines that grow brand equity long term.
• Experienced in 3D tools (Rhino, Modo, Gravity Sketch, etc.), Adobe Suite, and PLM systems; familiarity with VR/AR design environments preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in recruiting, developing, and empowering diverse creative talent.
• Able to balance creative vision with cross-functional execution and business priorities.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills—able to align partners and influence across functions and levels.
• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred.
• 6+ years of management or subject matter leadership experience.

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Portland or Baltimore office.
• Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days in-office per week through September 5, 2025. Beginning September 8, 2025, the in-office requirement will increase to 4 days per week.
• Travel: International and domestic travel

Relocation

• Relocation Provided

Base Compensation

$182,814.72 - $251,370.24 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 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

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Our Commitment to Diversity

At 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 seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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