Performance Footwear Designer II

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
To create performance footwear that helps athletes of all types perform better than before. We are inspired by seasonal brand creative direction, consumer engagement, research of key functional attributes, appropriate color, material, and trend information, and inclusion of innovation and engineering elements. Our aim is to blend style and performance, as both are essential for success.

Major Accountabilities

Participate in creative vision and other design events.

Under minimal supervision, exhibit solid design skills with ability to meet key project deadlines.

Work on a variety of projects across several seasons.

Assist others in projects to ensure that the category is delivering against deadlines.

Work independently within the multi-functional product team and have a strong understanding of the product creation process and timelines.

Have a strong understanding of shoe construction, process and costing and be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Travel 1–2 times a year with senior level designers.

Requirements for Success

BA or Masters in Industrial Design and/or Fashion design or related area. Innovation, Engineering degree is a plus.

3–4 years minimum footwear design experience with a general understanding of footwear, design, construction, materials, sourcing and commercialization.

Strong 2D-3D visualization by hand or digital drawing.

Required skills in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop.

Optional skills in Sketchbook Pro, Modo, Rhino.

Required to share portfolio with resume.

Hybrid role: In‑person Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Location: Lawrence, MA. Pay Range: $99,700.00 – $158,300.00 annually (actual base pay may vary based on experience, equity, and location).

Benefits
New Balance offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance (three options), dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k). Additional perks include online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support, mentorship programs, yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks vacation, 12 holidays, and generous parental leave. Temporary associates receive basic medical, dental, and vision insurance, and an associate discount. Part‑time associates receive a 401(k), short‑term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement, and an associate discount.

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.

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