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Position Summary

As an Under Armour Rookie you’ll be given a hands-on, self-driven project that makes a real business impact. Throughout the 12 weeks you’ll work one-on-one with a mentor and have access to learning experiences, such as interactive Q&A sessions with our executives and professional development opportunities with our talent advisors. With our focus on cross-functional collaboration and global mindset, as a Rookie, you get to see how your work goes way beyond yourself.

 

2025 BLK FUTR Participant 

We are seeking talent for the BLK F.U.T.R (For Us To Rise) rookie program, aimed at empowering and nurturing emerging talent in Design, Product Line Management (PLM), and Product Development/Technical Design across Accessories, Apparel, and Footwear.

 

This transformative program is designed to cultivate the skills and creativity of Future Black Talent, emphasizing principles of access, ownership, and accountability. Participants will engage in a collaborative environment where they will conceptualize and develop an innovative collection of products, culminating in a showcase that highlights their hard work and creativity.

 

Rookies will have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a real-world project, gaining hands-on experience that bridges academic knowledge with industry practices. This program is ideal for students pursuing majors in Footwear, Industrial Design, Apparel, Hardgoods, Graphic Design, Illustration, or Technical Design, as well as those studying Business, Fashion Merchandising, Sports Product Management, Project Management, or Analytics.

Placement Area

Product Line Management (PLM) 
PLM Rookies support our business by working closely with their team to understand how to creatively drive your business by building profitable, market right, consumer right product that is in line with department and company financial targets. This opportunity might appeal to students with majors such as: Business, Fashion Merchandising, Sports Product Management, Project Management, or Analytics.  

 

Apparel & Footwear Design
Apparel Design Rookies support bringing the vision of the Brand to life through innovative, trend-right and Brand-right designs that are cutting-edge and fresh. This opportunity might appeal to students with majors such as: Fashion, Apparel, Softgoods, Graphic, & Illustration. Footwear Design Rookies support the creation of innovating and industry leading footwear product while offering with a creative and current design vision. This opportunity might appeal to students with majors such as: Footwear, Industrial, Apparel, Hardgoods, Graphic, or Illustration Design.

 

Accessories Design
Accessories Design Rookies support the creation of innovative and industry-leading accessories while offering a fresh and creative design perspective. This opportunity is ideal for students pursuing majors such as: Product or Industrial Design, Hardgoods or Graphic Design.

 

Technical Design
Technical Design Rookies will assist in the creation and refinement of apparel, ensuring precise fit, construction, and functionality. You'll collaborate closely with design, development, and production teams to bring innovative performance gear to life. Through hands-on experience in pattern-making, garment specifications, and product testing, you’ll gain valuable insights into the technical side of apparel design. This role is ideal for students studying Fashion Design, Apparel Engineering, or Textile Technology.

Eligibility

Currently enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate or graduate program (expected graduation between December 2025 - July 2026), or a recent graduate with relevant experience. Submit portfolio link or examples of work to be considered.  Workplace Location

Baltimore, MD headquarters office.  Relocation assistance provided. Hybrid or fully in-office work schedule.  Hiring Process

Our resume review process will start immediately upon applying for this role. If our teams are interested in your experience, you will be invited to interview virtually with members of your potential team. You may have the ability to interview for multiple roles if the opportunity arises. Once virtual interviews are completed our recruiting team will extend offers or follow up with you directly on your status.

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, 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, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.