DESCRIPTION

Please apply directly to New Balance for this role.

Design performance footwear that meets the category and overall brand creative direction with an innovative mindset. Exhibit the ability to design performance footwear that balances functionality, aesthetics and engineering. Work within the Performance Running design team to create running and running inspired designs that align with overall brand creative direction.MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Participate in creative vision during off sites and other design events.
• Under minimal supervision, exhibit solid design skills with ability to meet key project deadlines.
• Work on multiple projects across several seasons.
• Assist others in projects to ensure that category is delivering against deadlines.
• Work independently within Triad team and have a strong understanding of the product creation process and timelines.
• Have a strong understanding of shoe construction, process and costing as well as able to prioritize workload and deliver projects on time.
• There will be travel with senior level designers.
  
  

Requirements For Success

• BA or Masters degree in Industrial Design and/or Fashion design or related area. Innovation, Engineering degree is a plus
• 0-2 years minimum in footwear design with a general understanding of footwear, design, construction, materials, sourcing and commercialization.
• Gravity Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchbook Pro, Procreate
• 2D-3D Drawing and the ability to visualize concepts
  
  

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

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 North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.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.