[Remote] Creative & Design Talent Sourcer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Under Armour is committed to empowering those who strive for more, and they are seeking a Creative & Design Talent Sourcer to build best-in-class design and product talent initiatives. This strategic sourcing role focuses on identifying and engaging top-tier creative talent for various design disciplines, while also supporting long-term workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Utilize proactive, creative, and cost-effective sourcing strategies to attract and engage a diverse pool of creative and product talent, including Apparel Design, Footwear Design, Product Design, Color & Materials, Innovation, and related disciplines. This includes leveraging online recruiting tools, social media, professional networks, ATS, industry events, design communities, meet-ups, university partnerships, and teammate referrals
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on the creative and product talent market, maintaining a strong understanding of competitor landscapes, emerging talent, and evolving skill sets within apparel and footwear design
• Continuously identify and cultivate new candidate pools, channels, and sourcing resources, while maximizing existing tools, to proactively surface passive design talent, build awareness of opportunities, and engage them with targeted outreach
• Build and maintain proactive pipelines for both current and future hiring needs, including recurring, hard-to-fill, and executive-level design and product roles. This includes long-term relationship management with passive candidates
• Partner closely with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, and senior leaders to intake role requirements, advise on talent availability, and develop targeted sourcing and engagement strategies aligned to business priorities
• Play a critical role in strategic talent mapping and workforce planning initiatives, identifying talent gaps and future capabilities needed to support the brand’s creative and product roadmap
• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews to assess technical skills, creative capability, cultural alignment, and potential fit for current or future opportunities
• Engage with external prospective candidates to share detailed information regarding role scope, team structure, career paths, benefits, and compensation, delivering a compelling and authentic candidate experience
• Leverage data, analytics, and market insights to inform sourcing strategies, track pipeline health, and ensure candidate slates reflect diverse representation
• Lead quarterly training sessions and/or deliver reporting to the broader TA team on sourcing strategies, capability development, market and industry trends, and emerging best practices to continuously elevate team expertise and effectiveness
• Identify process improvement opportunities across the sourcing lifecycle and develop scalable tools, resources, and best practices that enhance sourcer efficiency, recruiter and hiring manager partnership, and overall candidate experience
• Provide regular reporting and insights on sourcing effectiveness, pipeline strength, and market trends to Talent Acquisition leadership, HR Business Partners, and Hiring Managers
• Represent the brand externally through industry organizations, design networks, and events, building long-term relationships that strengthen the employer brand within the creative and product community

Skills

• 3–5+ years of experience in Recruiting or Sourcing, with a strong emphasis on creative, product, apparel design, or footwear design talent (agency or in-house)
• Experience sourcing for senior-level and executive creative roles strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and executives
• Strong understanding of apparel and footwear design functions, portfolios, and creative hiring processes
• Ability to manage multiple, complex pipelines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly proactive, data-driven, and strategic mindset with a passion for building diverse and inclusive teams

Benefits

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

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