Apparel Design Apprentice

The New Balance design team is a closely connected global community united by a common pursuit of setting the standard for product quality, this our legacy to uphold through a balance of innovation and craftsmanship. 

The NB Apprenticeship serves as a talent pipeline, with a mission to provide the future of our industry with firsthand industry experiences and an environment to develop professionally while honing their craft.

The Role.

You will be an instrumental part of the global design community and your category team. This role focuses on Women’s Apparel. You will experience, learn and contribute to all aspects of our culture and the design process (including but not limited to research, ideation, designing and assisting design, presentations, gathering feedback, tech packs, reviews, revising and refining projects). You will be part of the apprentice community attending learning capsules, expanding your technical and soft skills and creating a personal project that will showcase your skills. 

Key Partners. 

Global Design and Category product (Design, Product Management, Development) and Apprentice team.

Requirements for Success:

• Collaborative individual that seeks out, navigates and actions feedback with ease.
• Action oriented with ability to track key dates and deliverables.
• Team player that takes on any task no matter how big or small.
• Obsesses product details that meet brand quality standards and consider environmental impact.
• High level of taste with ability creating  original concepts that exude NB quality and craftsmanship.
• Passion for sport and culture.
• Awareness of the trend, culture and design landscape.
• Brings curiosity and a commitment to continually learning, growing and refining skill set. 
• Ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations to different audiences. 
• Motivated self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit. 
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, is mandatory; you are required to learn prior to start date.
• Experience in 3D a plus, you will be required to bring a strong desire to learn.
• Strong Communication and Storytelling skills (visual and verbal)

Requirements: Office

• You will be based in our Brighton MA headquarters, travel to Lawrence will be required on occasion.
• This is a hybrid position - we are in office three days a week, Tues Wed and Thursday.