Graphic Design Co-Op

New Balance Athletics; United States; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Lifestyle reimbursement

Vacation days

Holidays

Parental leave

Associate discount

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Online courses

Job summary

New Balance is seeking a Graphic Design Co-op to support the Creative Services team in producing print-ready artwork for North America. You will translate approved concepts into production files, ensuring brand consistency and production quality across signage, retail displays, and collateral.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, file accuracy, and collaboration with designers, merchandisers, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Production Design, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Understanding of print production standards, including color modes, bleeds, dielines, and pre-press preparation.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify errors and production risks before final release.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong typography, layout, and production design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation, adaptation, and production of visual merchandising assets including signage, graphics, fixture artwork, promotional materials, and retail displays.
• Prepare print-ready artwork files, ensuring accuracy of layouts, dimensions, image resolution, color profiles, bleeds, dielines, and vendor specifications.
• Execute revisions and updates to creative assets while maintaining brand consistency and design integrity.
• Perform quality control reviews and identify technical, formatting, or production issues prior to final release.
• Organize and maintain digital asset libraries, templates, production files, and project documentation.
• Partner with Visual Merchandising, Creative Services, Marketing, and vendors to ensure artwork is delivered accurately and on schedule.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

PowerPoint

Asana

Job description

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 Graphic Design Co-op supports the Creative Services team in the development, production, and delivery of print-ready artwork for Retail, Wholesale, and experiential environments across North America Marketing. Working closely with Graphic Designers, Visual Merchandisers, and production partners, this role is responsible for translating approved creative into accurate production files that meet brand and vendor specifications. The position plays a key role in maintaining design quality, file accuracy, and execution consistency across all consumer-facing touchpoints. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, organization, and a strong interest in print production, pre-press preparation, and design execution.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support the creation, adaptation, and production of visual merchandising assets including signage, graphics, fixture artwork, promotional materials, and retail displays.
• Prepare print-ready artwork files, ensuring accuracy of layouts, dimensions, image resolution, color profiles, bleeds, dielines, and vendor specifications.
• Execute revisions and updates to creative assets while maintaining brand consistency and design integrity.
• Perform quality control reviews and identify technical, formatting, or production issues prior to final release.
• Organize and maintain digital asset libraries, templates, production files, and project documentation.
• Partner with Visual Merchandising, Creative Services, Marketing, and vendors to ensure artwork is delivered accurately and on schedule.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Production Design, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Understanding of print production standards, including color modes, image resolution, bleeds, dielines, scaling, file packaging, and pre-press preparation.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify errors and production risks before final release.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint; familiarity with Asana is a plus.
• Interest in retail design, visual merchandising, and brand storytelling.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong typography, layout, and production design fundamentals.

Boston, MA Headquarters - (NB) Only Pay Range: $15.00 - $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

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.
• 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

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