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Sr. Manager, Apparel Design – Prints/Patterns/Graphics
Under Armour
New York, NY, United States
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UAS Modern American Sportwear
DRIVEN BY A DESIRE TO ENABLE THE AMBITIOUS
TO GO LONGER, HARDER AND FASTER.
UAS IS MODERN AMERICAN SPORTSWEAR.
WE EMBRACE OUR AUTHENTIC SPORTING ROOTS
AND RESPECTFULLY PAY HOMAGE TO THE
CLASSICS, WHILE DELIVERING FAST, MODERN
FUNCTIONALITY SUPPORTED BY UNDER ARMOUR’S
PERFORMANCE INNOVATIONS.
FASHION WITHOUT HINDRANCE OR RESTRAINT.
Summary:
The Sr. Manager, Apparel Design – Prints/Patterns/Graphics will definre the print & pattern vision for co-gender Lifestyle wear through collaboration with cross-functional leadership and other internal teams. This individual will define a cohesive product strategy across multiple areas of the business and further develop the design aesthetic of UAS.
Essential Duties:
• Drive the key concepts, sample development and storytelling around Print, Patterns & Graphics designs
• Work in partnership with cross-functional partners to capture the design aesthetic and imagery that benefit Apparel and Accessories Design and keep Under Armour on trend and in the know
• Work in partnership with the Sport Fashion team to research trend and design innovation to further enhance the product and product development process
• Build, inspire and mentor a strong and unique team focused on creating innovative, brand-right, trend-right and fresh apparel across end-uses
• Manage team into calendar as they work closely with Development on the realization of product – refine and sharpen this model
Qualifications:
• 8+ years of apparel design, innovation, digital and/or design strategy experience required, with a strong experience working with creative, product and design teams
• Proven ability to drive consumer-centric design and development process
• Ability to collect multiple input sources and synthesize learning into actionable insights that directly lead to new concept creation, consumer experiences, and long-term innovation
• Ability to oversee, mentor, and inspire designers – Focus on creating strong brand right pieces for specific delivery dates
• Handle all the day to day requests both internal and external to ensure all areas of their specific categories are being looked after and handled properly.
• Possess a strong creative point of view, be able to verbally express concepts and design choices to a larger audience. Ability to present convincingly using proper research and inspiring visuals.
• At the same time, this individual must be open to opinions and suggestions from cross functional and design partners
• Handle all the day to day requests both internal and external to ensure all areas of their specific categories are being looked after and handled properly.
• Possess a strong creative point of view, be able to verbally express concepts and design choices to a larger audience. Ability to present convincingly using proper research and inspiring visuals. At the same time, this individual must be open to opinions and suggestions from cross functional and design partners
• A continued understanding of the market as it relates to Lifestyle and athleisure
Education or Experience
• BA or BS in design or business related field
• Must be 100% up to date and proficient professional design programs, i.e., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
The Company expressly reserves the right to choose the candidate it deems best suited for the position and is in the best interests of both the Company and the employee. It will be at the hiring manager’s discretion in determining whom to interview and select for this role.