Who We Are:
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 off-site 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.
- Please include your portfolio link or attachment to your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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What We Do
In 1906, New Balance began as a humble one-man operation founded on the belief that “we were born to move,” and has since grown into an international corporation, selling footwear and apparel in over 120 countries and employing over 8,000 associates worldwide. Our mission has always been to support the performance of athletes, and with an unparalleled focus on quality and craftsmanship, we’ve come to set the standard for comfort and fit in an industry all too often driven by hype.
We’re incredibly proud of our history and how far we’ve come, but companies don’t thrive for over a century by being content.
Whether it’s setting a new style trend, retooling our manufacturing process, or building a new state-of-the-art headquarters, we pursue innovation with a spirit of fearless independence. As the only privately held major footwear company in the world, we’re free to do things our way, pushing limits and testing boundaries as we continually reimagine what could be. After all, the status quo isn’t static.
But doing things our way wouldn’t mean much if we weren’t also doing them the right way. We invest in our associates as they invest in us, and as we move forward, we make a point of giving back, supporting communities around us through ambitious philanthropic efforts and involvement programs. We are a company that cares, and our culture is one of integrity and teamwork where together we become greater than the sum of our parts.
