New Balance

New Balance

Numeric Footwear Design Apprentice

Long Beach, CA · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
IllustratorResearchCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • 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.
  • This role focuses on our Numeric Footwear, our skateboarding focused category.

Responsibilities

  • This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Requirements

  • Action oriented with ability to track key dates and deliverables.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, is mandatory
  • you are required to learn prior to start date.

Nice to have

  • Experience in 3D a plus, you will be required to bring a strong desire to learn.

Skills

  • Key Partners.

Compensation

  • $33.00 - $33.00 - $33.00 Hourly (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Benefits

  • Regular Associate Benefits
  • New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.
  • 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

Company info

  • 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.
  • 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 our Numeric Footwear, our skateboarding focused category. 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.
  • Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world.
  • 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.
  • You will be an instrumental part of the global design community and your category team.
  • 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.
  • Global Design and Category Product (Design, Product Management, Development) and Apprentice team.
  • Requirements for Success:
  • Understanding of skateboarding culture, footwear, and overall style.
  • Well-rounded color and material perspective with skate-focused needs.
  • Collaborative individual that seeks out, navigates and actions feedback with ease.
  • 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. · 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.
  • Strong Communication and Storytelling skills (visual and verbal)

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.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
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