Senior Performance Running Footwear Innovator
New Balance
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Job summary
New Balance is seeking a Senior Footwear Designer - Innovation to lead research, ideation and design for high-performance running footwear. Based in Lawrence, MA, you will collaborate with the innovation team to prototype, test and refine concepts that balance function, aesthetics and biomechanics.
You will champion innovation, translate consumer insights into concepts, and ensure designs fit within production constraints.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years industrial design experience with innovation focus or 8 years performance footwear design experience.
- Deep understanding of footwear constructions and manufacturing methods with Asia factory experience.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of ergonomics and biomechanics with athlete interaction experience.
- 2D design software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchbook Pro or ProCreate
- 3D modeling: Gravity Sketch, Maya/Modo, Rhino, Blender
- Ai tools: Vizcom
- Ability to create prototypes and proof of concept models using hands-on technique and digital tools.
- Experience in athletic/outdoor products or technical footwear products needed.
- Passionate about Running and the Outdoors
- Ability to travel for research and factory development trips.
- Role is based in Lawrence, MA in person 3 days a week.
Responsibilities
- RESEARCH new technologies, materials and design tools to identify future innovation opportunities.
- EXPLORE Create innovative concepts and footwear ingredients that meet New Balance’s innovation vision.
- EXECUTE Design holistic footwear solutions for athletes and consumers that align with the sport category’s plan and deliver unique products.
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New Balance is seeking a Senior Footwear Designer - Innovation to lead research, ideation and design for high-performance running footwear. Based in Lawrence, MA, you will collaborate with the innovation team to prototype, test and refine concepts that balance function, aesthetics and biomechanics.
You will champion innovation, translate consumer insights into concepts, and ensure designs fit within production constraints.
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