Designer I, Global Football Apparel job at New Balance

Remote; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports apparel company is seeking a Designer I for global football apparel in Warrington. The role focuses on creative design and product creation through 3D modelling. Ideal candidates will have strong proficiency in Adobe software, 3D modelling experience, and a passion for football. This position offers a hybrid work model with benefits including a discretionary bonus, medical insurance, and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

On Site Gym

Employee Discount

Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for four weeks per year

Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience with 3D modelling and rendering tools/packages.
• Passion for football and the football industry is required.
• Proven industry track record in apparel design.

Responsibilities

• Translate consumer needs into design proposals.
• Develop technical CAD drawings and schematics.
• Create presentations for internal and external partners.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Suite

3D modelling ability

Strong graphic design knowledge

Attention to detail

Project management skills

Problem solving attitude

Tools

CLO 3D

Job description

Hybrid Remote in Warrington, CHW, United Kingdom

Job Type:

Employee

Job Schedule:

Full-Time, Alternative Schedule, Flexible Schedule

Experienced

Travel Required:

No specification

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About the Role

Designer I, Global Football Apparel

Location

Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Category

Job Type

Full time

Job Id

R36818

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.

JOB MISSION:

The Apparel DesignerIwillprovidecreative & tactical designexpertisefor the apparel categorywith a focusagainstIn-Line, Market SMU & Athlete propositions.Will be contributing inconsumer & athlete first Design, Storytelling & Creation solutions to enable delivery of an elite football apparel proposition.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Creative Vision

Translate football specific consumer & athlete needs,preference& ambitions into a world class product proposition that isviable& credible in the highest forms of the game.

Place the consumer experience at the center of category/concept storytelling, with an emphasis on credible, important narratives that drive consumer engagement.

Ability to source a wide range of inspiration & influences to deliver strong curated applications of creativity.

Develop powerful & compelling product presentations to articulate & inspire adoption.

Consumer centric approach to ensure relevant insight is assembled & translated across concept, design & engineering tovalidate& inform creative decision making.

Leverage & interpret Brand DNA, Seasonal influence, & category positioning to drive a consumer right proposition.

Design Creation

Creative Graphic ideation & delivery,realisedthrough impactful&insight driven narratives.

Translate insights into relevant, important&impactful seasonal design stories&graphic executions that can be applied to a variety of products from apparel,equipment & accessories.

Build high-quality, true-to-life 3D garments using CLO 3D based on design sketches, tech packs,&fabric properties.

Build 3D presentations & animations for internal/external partners.

Optimize3D workflows&contribute to improving digital asset libraries.

Stay updated on the latest developments& industry innovationsin 3D fashion.

Product Creation

Creation of technical CAD drawings & schematics to enable Development & vendor partners torealise&completecreative ambitionin-linewith categoryobjectives.

High level coherence of seasonal product adjustments to ensureaccurate,timelyamends are captured, actioned & communicated.

Partnering with Development counterparts throughout seasonal intervals & stage gates to ensure aligned focus against seasonal categoryobjectives.

Develop global vendor partnerships (with Development counterparts) to ensure creative outlook is understood,viable&aligns to creative, consumer & categoryobjectives.

Content Creation

Working closely with the Product Management team to support the creation& publicationof collateral at each Global gate/touchpoint (Internal Design Reviews, VLR, GTM, KAP, Pre-Line).

Utilisingdesign software to develop new waysinillustrating & communicating product appearance,benefit& technologies.

Crafting & publishing outstanding creative tools that enhance impact within vendor partnerships, internal team members & external athletes & customers.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

High levelproficiencywithin the Adobe software suite.

Relevant years ofexperienceof3D modelling &renderingtools/packages (Clo3D) or data-2-design software.

Strong passion for football,apparel& thefootball industry.

Proven industrytrack recordwithin the given field.

Strong graphic design knowledge/background.

Hand& Digitalsketching capability.

Project management skills &comfortablein a fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail& awareness.

Problem solving attitude.

Domestic & International travelrequired.

BENEFITS:

Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Hybridworking (3 days on-site)

25 days Annual Leave per year

Life Insurance

On Site Gym

Employee Discount

Flexibility to Work fromAnywherefor four weeks per year

Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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