SVP, Creative Director - Kids (Under Armour)

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$225K/yr – $300K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 10 days ago

Job Summary

Owns the creative direction and product innovation for the Kids Division, driving trend research, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic storytelling across marketing and licensing.

  • Leads creative vision and product innovation across the Kids business.
  • Guides design teams and coordinates with marketing, merchandising, and brand partners.
  • Leverages AI tools to enhance workflows, forecasting, and customer engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Creative Direction & Product Innovation -Define and lead the creative vision across Under Armour Kids Division.-Drive product innovation through trend research, customer insights, and competitive analysis.-Inspire and guide design teams to deliver compelling, brand-right collections that resonate with the customer.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with design, merchandising, marketing, and brand teams to ensure cohesive execution of creative strategies.- Align with each brand’s product process calendar to ensure timely and strategic creative input.- Partner with divisional leadership to support brand growth and differentiation.
  • Trend Research & White Space Identification - Conduct ongoing research into kids’ fashion, lifestyle, and cultural trends.- Identify white space opportunities tailored to each brand’s unique positioning and customer base.- Curate and share seasonal trend reports and visual inspiration across teams.
  • Visual Merchandising & Photo Collection - Collect and analyze shopping photos across divisions to inform design and merchandising strategies.- Maintain a visual library of competitive and aspirational brand imagery to support creative development.
  • Marketing Elevation & AI Integration - Collaborate with marketing teams and licensors to elevate brand storytelling through compelling visuals, campaigns, and co-branded initiatives.- Ensure creative alignment with licensor brand guidelines while driving innovation and differentiation within the Kids Division.- Partner on marketing strategies that support licensed product launches, retail activations, and digital engagement.- Explore and implement AI tools to enhance creative workflows, trend forecasting, and customer engagement.

Requirements

  • -10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles within kids’ fashion, sportswear or performance.-Proven track record of driving product innovation and brand elevation.-Deep understanding of design processes, trend forecasting, and customer behavior in the kids’ market.-Strong communication and collaboration skills across all levels of an organization.

Preferred

  • Experience working with AI tools in creative or marketing contexts is a plus.

Benefits

  • a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401 (k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership.
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Centric Brands

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Centric Brands LLC is a global leading lifestyle brand collective that has unparalleled expertise in product design, development and sourcing, retail and digital commerce, marketing, and brand building. Centric designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in the kids, men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment categories. The Company’s portfolio includes licenses for more than 100 iconic brands, including Airwalk®, Calvin Klein®, Tommy Hilfiger®, Nautica®, and Under Armour® in the kid’s category; Buffalo®, Faherty®, Hervé Léger®, IZOD® and Joe’s Jeans® in the men’s and women’s apparel category; All Saints®, Coach®, Frye®, Hunter®, Kate Spade®, Michael Kors®, and Vince® in the accessories category; and in the Sports & Entertainment category, Disney®, Marvel®, Messi®, Nickelodeon®, and Warner Brothers® among many others. The Company also owns and operates Avirex®, Fiorelli®, Hudson®, Robert Graham®, and Taste Beauty® and operates joint venture brands, Favorite Daughter, Jennifer Fisher, and Preston Lane. The Company’s products are sold through leading mass-market retailers, specialty and department stores, and online. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with U.S. offices in Los Angeles and Greensboro, and international offices in Asia, Europe, Montreal, and Toronto. Centric Brands social impact efforts are centered around our commitment to serve and uplift the communities where we live and do business. Through our collective volunteerism and contributions, we are dedicated to making a caring and lasting impact on the world around us. For more information about Centric Brands, please visit www.centricbrands.com.

Founded in 2018
New York, New York, USA
2.3K employees (683 in marketing)
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SVP, Creative Director - Kids (Under Armour)

Centric Brands · New York City, NY · Hybrid