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New Balance

Technical Designer II

New Balance, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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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 This role brings design intention from development through production. Provide transparency and issue escalation to maintain organizational alignment to ensure product drives fit and sizing consistency and garment construction excellence. Manage complex projects at various stages through design and development, fully coordinate tasks with cross‑functional team members.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsible for accurately interpreting design’s intent from development through production.

Create and maintain medium complexity tech packs including garment construction, sketches, graded measurement charts, fit comments, and pattern corrections. Able to identify and correct fit issues.

Prepare for and lead fit sessions.

Communicate fit revisions to factories through pattern corrections and images.

Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make appropriate recommendations while maintaining design and fit intent.

Track and manage workflow and ensure seasonal deadlines are met.

Strong understanding of industry competitors, trends, and new related technologies.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or related major is preferred.

5+ years of experience in Tech Design, patternmaking, fitting, and specs, and grading.

Experience and/or strong desire to learn Gerber Pattern Design and 3D Clo or related software.

Ability to interpret medium complexity technical sketch details in tech pack and identify construction on garment.

Understanding of development and manufacturing process.

Fluent with grade rule calculations.

Ability and willingness to travel globally.

System knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Illustrator, PLM System.

Regular Associate Benefits New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k). We also provide nontraditional perks such as online learning, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support, mentorship programs, a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, generous parental leave and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates 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 or any other protected status.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Sporting Goods Manufacturing

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