New Balance · 3 months ago
Senior Footwear Project Designer, Design Accelerator
Boston, MA Headquarters - (NB)
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expNew Balance is a company that has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship since 1906. The Senior Footwear Project Designer, Design Accelerator will support the rapid creation of footwear prototypes, collaborating with other designers and serving as a mentor on best practices in footwear design.
ApparelConsumer GoodsE-CommerceShoesSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Create quick sketches as may be needed to elaborate on the initial concept
Collaborate with designer and product manager to gain alignment on initial proto direction/
Bring added realism through Vizcom materialization or Gravity Sketch study models
Upper spec creation is a key component of design communication to the factory and central to this role
Collaborate closely with materials design team. Have a central understanding of appropriate materials selection to achieve design intent, cost targets, durability and sustainability requirements
Create initial shell pattern when required
‘Owns’ the techpack creation and revision throughout initial first prototype phase
Assists in the transition of that techpack to the inline design team after first proto
Creates initial sketches of outsole design, when needed
Communicates to 3D designer base form intent, last selection, and key section details
Works with 3D designer and product designer to refine 3D models before prints are created
Act as a liaison between Design Development and PM ensuring alignment and smooth communication
Able to navigate ambiguity with confidence, using resourcefulness to solve problems to clarify design intent
Work with a high level of urgency and ownership to meet deadlines and maintain project momentum
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or other footwear-related design field (product, graphics, or fashion)
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite tools a must
3D experience with Gravity Sketch, Rhino, etc. and AI experience such as Vizcom or Midjourney are a bonus
5+ of footwear design experience, preferably working in the Lifestyle category
Strong project management skills and team collaboration
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Benefits
Three options for medical insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401K
Online learning and development courses
Tuition reimbursement
$100 monthly student loan support
Various mentorship programs
Yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement
4 weeks of vacations
12 holidays
Generous parental leave
Associate discount
Short term disability
Yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement
Flexible Work Schedule
Work from Anywhere (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year
Company
New Balance
New Balance is a sports footwear and apparel brand that sells sneakers, shoes, and fitness clothing online and in retail stores.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
New Balance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (5)
2023 (3)
2022 (5)
2021 (5)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.08MKey Investors
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
2020-10-15Grant· $0.08M
Leadership Team
Joe Preston
President & Chief Executive Officer
John Withee
CFO
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase