Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Apparel Development for EMEA, the Manager, Apparel Development will be responsible for supporting vendor development and project planning of Under Armour’s apparel development strategy for the EMEA region. This role will support the development, planning, scheduling and executing project plans from design development to production garment. The Manager, Apparel Development role serves as a trusted advisor within the Apparel Development Team.
Education And / Or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or related field.
7+ years of in technical design or product/apparel development experience and factory experience required.
Management experience required.
Superior written and verbal communication skills in English; must be able to lead product presentations in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, a PLM system, Excel and Gerber or Optitex PDS.
Advanced 2D patternmaking skills; must have on the job experience (classes and/or theory does not qualify)
3D pattern experience preferred.
Experience at multinational corporations in apparel company is a plus.
