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:
The Product Developer will develop the lifestyle footwear collections for the New Balance global product range. This is a 12 month FTC position to join a fast paced and dynamic team in our Warrington office. Ideal candidates must be self-motivated and passionate about product development, showing a keen interest in all steps within the product development lifecycle. Travel may be required internationally for this role.
We offer hybrid working and a flexibility to working hours to accommodate for a healthy work life balance.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Manage assigned workload from initial tech pack hand off from design, proto sampling through to production ready - ensuring full product validation is completed
- Keep projects on track by coordinating multiple tasks, monitoring the critical path, and meeting milestones/project deadlines
- Able to develop colour ups, material ups for EMEA Key account speed work and Global inline seasonal models
- Works and collaborates cross-functionally with teams to ensure success of manufacturability.
- Ensure footwear is fit for purpose, fits correctly, and organise appropriate wear testing programmes
- Monitor and approve footwear spec sheets for use with Far East development teams
- Manage the EMEA teams fit and wear test program ensuring full validation is successfully passed on time for identified models each season
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
- Previous experience in a product development role with the desire to forge a career in footwear product development
- Degree in Product Engineering or similar
- Passion for footwear and good understanding of how it is made
- Good understanding of the full Product Lifecycle- from initial concept to production
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong systems skills, including Illustrator and Excel
- Team player
- Good organisational skills
- High level of attention to detail with conscientious follow up
- Great interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Able to take responsibility and be accountable for projects
BENEFITS:
- Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working Hours (07:00 – 10:00 start, 15:00 -18:00 finish)
- Hybrid working (3 days on-site)
- 25 days Annual Leave per year
- Life Insurance
- On Site Gym
- Employee Discount
- Opportunity to work from anywhere for four weeks per year
- Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
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.
If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.
Top Skills
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.
