Footwear Design Intern, Performance Running 1/9/24 Start Date (1 Year, Lawrence Ma)

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. At New Balance, We Got Now.

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. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:

This is a 1-year apprentice internship. This will be an onsite/in person internship at our Lawrence, MA R&D Center. The internship start date will be Tuesday, January 9 for a full year. Hone your skills and gain industry knowledge through firsthand experiences as an apprentice with the New Balance Design Foundry! Our goal is to mold talented young designers into future design stars. As an apprentice you will be immersed in one of our Performance business units and assigned an experienced mentor who will help you develop your talents and navigate all aspects of footwear design. During your yearlong apprenticeship you will work as junior design on real world projects, getting hands on experience. We will also have you work on a personal project to create a portfolio piece. This is an amazing opportunity to enter the footwear design field and learn from the best. We have a proven track record of teaching young designers to work at New Balance or across the industry.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work with your mentor to learn all aspects of footwear design and development
• Hybrid Work Environment - In office 3 days a week
• Create a portfolio project that will consist of sketches, renderings, models, and prototypes

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• All-star sketching and rendering skills
• Highly self-motivated and collaborative
• Proficiency in Illustrator is a must
• 3D experience is a plus – Modo, Gravity Sketch

Required: Please submit a portfolio of your work along with a current resume.

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 and takes affirmative action 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.