Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
Job mission
New Balance has a rich history of setting the standard for product quality, this our legacy to uphold through a balance of innovation and craftmanship.
The heart of New Balance is our people, we pride ourselves on attracting talent from diverse backgrounds that bring new skills and ideas to the team. Our closely connected global design community includes graphic, color and material experts, apparel, footwear, and innovation designers as well as 3D artists, animators, and storytellers.
To be part of NB design means being a high functioning individual that seek out, takes on any task no matter how big or small. Our designers are dedicated to evolving their skillset. They obsess product details, use athlete, sport, and culture insights to identify what’s next, purpose driven design solutions and problem solve for a healthier future.
Major acocuntabilities
As an Associate Designer, you will be an instrumental part of the Lifestyle Footwear Team. You will be responsible for the ideation, creation, and execution of original design concepts (season after season), ensuring they meet brand quality standards, consider the environmental footprint and deliver great consumer experiences.
Your primary focus will be crafting brand-right industry-defining footwear solutions for the EMEA region as well as Global and Strategic account SMU projects. You will work within a diverse, business-focused team, providing design solutions to enable strong storytelling and support the brand’s seasonal direction.
- Under senior designer supervision work within the Speed Team on regional key account SMU’s
- Exhibit developing design skills with ability to meet key project deadlines
- Juggle multiple projects across several seasons
- Assist senior team members to ensure the category is delivery against deadlines
- Participate in the annual Creative Vision offsite and other design events
- Conduct market and retail reports to identify product opportunities and keep abreast of developing market trends.
- Understanding shoe construction process and basic costing
Requirments for success
- Minimum of 0-2 years’ experience footwear design or relevant experience in a related field
- Must be digitally savvy; highly proficient using the Adobe Suite, has experience working in 3D (or strong desire to learn and apply into workflow).
- Relevant degree – footwear industrial fashion
- Understanding of footwear construction keen eye for colour material
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, visual and verbal, with ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations to different audiences.
- Research sport culture and product trends sharing relevant insights and opportunities with team
- Strong project management skills with the ability to track key dates and deliverables
- Collaborative teammate that communicates regularly to internal and external
Flexible work schedule
For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while providing high levels of flexibility to associates. North American office-based associates are expected to come into the office on Wednesdays, with other occasional in-office days for in-person meetings and events as needed. Our offices are fully open and amenities are available across our North American office locations.
Equal opportunity employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.
