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.
We are a diverse global community of designers, artists and visionaries united by a common pursuit of setting the standard for product quality, this our legacy to uphold through a balance of innovation and craftmanship.
As innovators and craftsmen, we are committed to continually honing our skills, obsessing product details, staying curious, seeking out insights that lead to innovative solutions and creating groundbreaking products that benefit our consumers, our communities, and our planet.
The Role.
The NB Apprenticeship serves as a talent pipeline, with a mission to provide the future of our industry with a meaningful firsthand industry experience and an environment to develop professionally while elevating their craft.
Over the course of the year, you will be an instrumental part of global design community and your category team. You will experience, learn and contribute to all aspects of our culture and the design process (research, ideation, design, present, gather feedback, create tech pack, attend reviews, revise and refine projects).
As an NB Design Apprentice, you are required to attend learning capsules, create a personal project and be an active part of the apprentice community.
Key Partners.
This is a year to build your network, you will be responsible build relationships with a variety of cross-functional teams across the product organization and your product team (Design, Product Management, Development).
Requirements for Success: Culture.
Our designers live our values of teamwork, integrity and total customer satisfaction every day.
Collaborative partner that is respectful interacts with and easily works across teams to gather feedback.
Action oriented individual who works well with ambiguity, agility, urgency and takes on any task no matter how big or small with the ability to track key dates and deliverables.
Creative that takes pride in creating original design concepts and sharing innovative ideas, that meet the brand quality standards, considers the environmental footprint and delivers a great athlete and consumer experience.
Requirements for Success: Design
Our commitment to innovation and craftmanship is a constant journey, experience in these areas OR a strong desire to learn is required.
Highly proficient using the Adobe Suite (AI/Photoshop), this is mandatory and if you are not as skilled you are required to learn tools using the many youtube tutorials, so you feel comfortable navigating on your start date.
3D (Clo(apparel) Gravity Sketch/Modo(footwear): Experience in 3D a plus, but you are required to bring a strong desire to learn.
Creative with a high taste level and commitment to creating assets that exude NB quality and craftmanship.
Strong communication and storytelling skills (visual and verbal) with ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations to different audiences.
Requirements: Office
Although you will be based in one location, we have meetings in both locations (travel required).
This apprenticeship is a hybrid position. In office three days a week, Tues Wed and Thursday.
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 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.