Footwear Designer 2, Color & Trend

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.

At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION :

Join our dynamic team at New Balance where we thrive on innovation, creativity, and a passion for sport and fashion As a Footwear Designer 2, Color & Trend, you will play a vital role where you will work with our seasonal design direction including color, material, and graphics for the sport & energy categories.

If you are an enthusiastic designer with a keen eye for global trends, an innate understanding of color theory, and a deep passion for sports, streetwear, and fashion, we want you on our team!

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILIITES : :

• Stay ahead of the curve on new trends within sport, streetwear, fashion, and entertainment, and use your research and knowledge to lead color application for player-specific and in-line footwear.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, crafting innovative design concepts that amplify key brand moments in sport, energy, and culture.
• Research, understand, and filter global trends in sport and fashion.
• Collaborate with athletes, design, and the sports marketing team to create concepts for special projects.
• Work closely with concept, color, and material teams to ensure cohesive designs.
• Act as a liaison between sports marketing, project managers, and design leads, producing concepts, receiving feedback and infusing passion and knowledge of sport categories into your design concepts.
• Prepare and maintain accurate tech packs for footwear projects inclusive of color, material, and graphics - ensuring attention to detail and timely updates and organized file management.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize workload across varying project timelines and deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS :

• 5+ years of design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic, product, or fashion design.
• Proficiency in design programs such as Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Photoshop.
• Understanding of footwear design, construction, and materials.
• Experience with graphics, both typography and print / pattern / illustration
• Passion for multiple sports, streetwear, and fashion.
• Knowledge of color theory and applications.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a very refined and tasteful eye for design.
• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and visual.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines.

If you are ready to make your mark in the world of footwear design and contribute to creating iconic products, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Join us at New Balance as we continue to push boundaries and redefine the intersection of sport and fashion.

To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio

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.