Overview
Sr. Design Director, Men’s Apparel – Sportswear, Basketball/Curry, Collabs & Outdoor Jobs in New York, NY at Under Armour
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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 theInternal Career Site Here.
Purpose of Role
The Sr. Design Director, Men’s Sportstyle, Basketball/Curry, Collabs, & Outdoor is responsible for researching, building & collaborating on the creative handwriting and concepts on a seasonal basis, ensuring connection to brand strategy, innovation, and UA design DNA.
The Sr. Design Director will report to the SVP of Design and partner closely with peers from Design, Innovation/Materials, Product, Merchandising, and Marketing. This leader will be specifically responsible for the research, collaboration, and application of the creative direction for the Men’s categories of Sportstyle, Basketball/Curry, Collabs & Outdoor, synergizing trend relevance with core UA values of innovation & performance.
Your Impact
Develop and execute clear and detailed technical illustrations for development kits; present them back to Development and Production according to the calendar. Drive team’s calendar timelines to maximize efficiencies and on-time delivery.
Manage the entire design team’s workflow to include all sport category divisions. Create efficiencies in uppers and lasts to drive singular brand synergies throughout the line.
Manage the workflow of designers to meet marketing deadlines regarding all footwear catalogs, accessory catalogs, sales meetings, and special requests. Develop a catalog perspective and partner with merchandising directors to tell the product line story visually.
Communicate all changes, updates, additions, and deletions to current and future seasons to appropriate designers and developers clearly and speedily. Be accountable to the calendar and deadlines.
Interact cross-functionally with PLMs, Developers, Innovation, and Materials on seasonal line development from vision to execution.
Lead fittings with PLMs, Product Developers, and Pattern Makers for the designated product. Approve confirmation samples before going into bulk production.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA is helpful but not mandatory
Minimum 15+ years of experience in Apparel or relevant industry
Global industry experience (international)
Proven experience in leading and managing a team
Experience in senior creative role within apparel/design industry
Experience leading a team of creative designers
Workplace Location
Location:This individual must reside within commuting distance from ourNew Yorkoffice.
Return to Work Designation:Three (3)days week in-office, the remainder of work week…
Title: Sr. Design Director, Men’s Apparel – Sportswear, Basketball/Curry, Collabs & Outdoor
Company: Under Armour
Location: New York, NY
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