Vice President of Footwear Development, Materials & Engineering

Welcome to Under Armour, the leading athletic apparel and footwear company that is revolutionizing the industry with innovative designs and cutting-edge technology. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President of Footwear Development, Materials & Engineering to join our team and drive the development and engineering of our footwear product line. This is a key leadership role that will be responsible for overseeing the entire footwear development process, from concept to production. If you have a passion for creating top-quality footwear and a strong background in materials and engineering, we want to hear from you. Join our team and help us continue to push the boundaries of performance and style.

1. Develop and oversee the overall strategic direction for footwear development, materials, and engineering.
2. Lead and manage a team of designers, engineers, and developers to ensure the timely and successful delivery of high-quality footwear products.
3. Conduct market research and stay updated on industry trends to inform the development of innovative and cutting-edge footwear designs.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, product management, and marketing, to ensure alignment and execution of product vision and strategy.
5. Oversee the entire footwear development process, from concept ideation to final production, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
6. Identify and source new materials and technologies to enhance the performance, comfort, and style of our footwear products.
7. Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards in the development and production of footwear.
8. Manage relationships with external vendors and suppliers to negotiate pricing, timelines, and quality standards.
9. Develop and track key performance indicators to measure the success of footwear development and identify areas for improvement.
10. Mentor and develop team members to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Vice President of Footwear Development, Materials & Engineering in Baltimore, MD, USA is $150,000-$200,000 per year. This can vary depending on the company, experience, and qualifications of the individual.

Under Armour, Inc. is an American company that manufactures footwear, sports, and casual apparel. Under Armour's global headquarters are located in Baltimore, Maryland with additional offices located in Amsterdam (European headquarters), Austin, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Houston, Jakarta, London, Mexico City, Munich, New York City, Panama City (international headquarters), Paris, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Francisco, São Paulo, Santiago, Seoul, Shanghai (Greater Chinese headquarters), and Toronto.