Senior Footwear Designer, Performance Running Innovation
New Balance · Lawrence, MA · 1 mo ago
$117k–$152k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Who We Are: description about New Balance. Could be "About the role"? Actually "Who We Are" is about company. Could be placed under "About the role"? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have "About the role" heading and include description of role/mission. The "Who We Are" could be part of About the role? Or maybe we can have "About the role" includes the mission and description. The "Who We Are" is company overview; could be placed under "About the role" as well. But we need to preserve all substantive info. So we can include company description under About the role.
- JOB MISSION: description of role responsibilities. Could go under Responsibilities? Actually mission is about what they will do. Could be part of Responsibilities.
- MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES: broken into RESEARCH, EXPLORE, EXECUTE with bullet points. Those are responsibilities/duties. So we can put under Responsibilities.
- REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS: list of requirements (experience, skills, etc.) Could be under Requirements and Qualifications and Skills. We need to decide mapping.
We have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to include only sections with real specific content.
We have:
- About the role: we have Who We Are + JOB MISSION. That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: we have MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES (RESEARCH, EXPLORE, EXECUTE). That's substantive.
- Requirements: we have "Minimum 8 years Industrial Design experience..." etc. That's requirements.
- Qualifications: maybe overlapping with requirements; but we could separate: Qualifications could be education? Not present. Could skip Qualifications if no specific content.
- Skills: we have software knowledge, prototyping, etc. Could be under Skills.
- Benefits: we have "Regular Associate Benefits" description: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, online learning, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support, mentorship programs, yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks vacation, 12 holidays, generous parental leave. Also temporary/part-time specifics. That's substantive.
- Pay: we have "Lawrence, MA Corp Only Pay Range: $117,400.00 - $152,000.00 - $186,600.00 Annual (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)". That's specific pay range. So include Pay.
- Schedule: we have "Role is based in Lawrence, MA in person 3 days a week." Also later: "Flexible Work Schedule ... New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). ... Work from Anywhere (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year." That's schedule info. So include Schedule.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Remove duplicated lines.
We must not invent or summarize away detail. Must preserve all substantive information.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no markdown fences.
We need to use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have "About the role" heading and include description of role/mission. The "Who We Are" could be part of About the role? Or maybe we can have "About the role" includes the mission and description. The "Who We Are" is company overview; could be placed under "About the role" as well. But we need to preserve all substantive info. So we can include company description under About the role.
- JOB MISSION: description of role responsibilities. Could go under Responsibilities? Actually mission is about what they will do. Could be part of Responsibilities.
- MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES: broken into RESEARCH, EXPLORE, EXECUTE with bullet points. Those are responsibilities/duties. So we can put under Responsibilities.
- REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS: list of requirements (experience, skills, etc.) Could be under Requirements and Qualifications and Skills. We need to decide mapping.
We have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to include only sections with real specific content.
We have:
- About the role: we have Who We Are + JOB MISSION. That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: we have MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES (RESEARCH, EXPLORE, EXECUTE). That's substantive.
- Requirements: we have "Minimum 8 years Industrial Design experience..." etc. That's requirements.
- Qualifications: maybe overlapping with requirements; but we could separate: Qualifications could be education? Not present. Could skip Qualifications if no specific content.
- Skills: we have software knowledge, prototyping, etc. Could be under Skills.
- Benefits: we have "Regular Associate Benefits" description: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, online learning, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support, mentorship programs, yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks vacation, 12 holidays, generous parental leave. Also temporary/part-time specifics. That's substantive.
- Pay: we have "Lawrence, MA Corp Only Pay Range: $117,400.00 - $152,000.00 - $186,600.00 Annual (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)". That's specific pay range. So include Pay.
- Schedule: we have "Role is based in Lawrence, MA in person 3 days a week." Also later: "Flexible Work Schedule ... New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). ... Work from Anywhere (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year." That's schedule info. So include Schedule.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Remove duplicated lines.
We must not invent or summarize away detail. Must preserve all substantive information.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no markdown fences.
We need to use for each section heading, then content: either
for prose,
- for lists.
We need to decide how to structure each section.
About the role: Could combine Who We Are and JOB MISSION into paragraphs.
Responsibilities: Use
- for each bullet under RESEARCH, EXPLORE, EXECUTE. Could group under subheadings? Not required but could keep as list items.
Requirements: Could be list of requirements.
Skills: Could be list of software/tools.
Benefits: Could be list.
Pay: Could be paragraph.
Schedule: Could be paragraph.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID.
We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual specifics.
Now let's extract details precisely.
From text:
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: We're a rapidly growing brand with a strong drive for innovation. We're seeking a highly creative individual who can enhance our footwear innovation efforts and shape the future design direction for Performance Running. As the Senior Footwear Designer - Innovation, your main responsibility will be to research, generate ideas, and design footwear products that strike a balance between functionality, aesthetics, and biomechanics, giving our company a competitive edge. You will champion design excellence by fostering innovation and encouraging risk-taking, acting as a catalyst for experimentation and change. Your role will involve supporting New Balance's innovation strategy through the creation of groundbreaking product concepts rooted in performance and craftsmanship. By leveraging advanced research and insights from consumers, you will develop innovative solutions for the road, track, field and courts. We are looking for designers focused on performance categories across running and sport.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
RESEARCH
- Research new technologies, materials and design tools to identify future innovation opportunities.
- Work with internal experts and new vendors to envision future footwear applications.
- Leverage athlete and consumer insights to identify unmet needs.
EXPLORE
- Create innovative concepts and footwear ingredients that meet New Balance’s innovation vision.
- Collaborate with all innovation functions to create functional prototypes and specifications to investigate feasibility of new ideas to support the sport innovation pipeline.
- Work with the Sport Research Lab and New Balance athletes to develop and validate new footwear concepts.
- Explore new footwear constructions and material applications through digital and hands-on experimentations.
- Communicate design intent through 2D sketch, 3D modeling and physical models as well as advanced presentation tools.
EXECUTE
- Design holistic footwear solutions for athletes and consumers. These innovations should also align with the sport category’s strategic plan to deliver unique and commercial products.
- Meets key deadlines and deliverables for projects and has a solid understanding of the product creation process.
- Work with the inline and innovation teams to help facilitate project transfers and communicate design intent.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
- 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.
Lawrence, MA Corp Only Pay Range: $117,400.00 - $152,000.00 - $186,600.00 Annual (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)
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.
Now we need to strip out boilerplate: EEO etc at end. Already removed.
Now produce HTML.
We'll have sections:
About the role
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: We're a rapidly growing brand with a strong drive for innovation. We're seeking a highly creative individual who can enhance our footwear innovation efforts and shape the future design direction for Performance Running. As the Senior Footwear Designer - Innovation, your main responsibility will be to research, generate ideas, and design footwear products that strike a balance between functionality, aesthetics, and biomechanics, giving our company a competitive edge. You will champion design excellence by fostering innovation and encouraging risk-taking, acting as a catalyst for experimentation and change. Your role will involve supporting New Balance's innovation strategy through the creation of groundbreaking product concepts rooted in performance and craftsmanship. By leveraging advanced research and insights from consumers, you will develop innovative solutions for the road, track, field and courts. We are looking for designers focused on performance categories across running and sport.
Alternatively combine into one paragraph but okay.Responsibilities
- Research new technologies, materials and design tools to identify future innovation opportunities.
- Work with internal experts and new vendors to envision future footwear applications.
- Leverage athlete and consumer insights to identify unmet needs.
- Create innovative concepts and footwear ingredients that meet New Balance’s innovation vision.
- Collaborate with all innovation functions to create functional prototypes and specifications to investigate feasibility of new ideas to support the sport innovation pipeline.
- Work with the Sport Research Lab and New Balance athletes to develop and validate new footwear concepts.
- Explore new footwear constructions and material applications through digital and hands-on experimentations.
- Communicate design intent through 2D sketch, 3D modeling and physical
- for each bullet under RESEARCH, EXPLORE, EXECUTE. Could group under subheadings? Not required but could keep as list items.
Requirements: Could be list of requirements.
Skills: Could be list of software/tools.
Benefits: Could be list.
Pay: Could be paragraph.
Schedule: Could be paragraph.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID.
We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual specifics.
Now let's extract details precisely.
From text:
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: We're a rapidly growing brand with a strong drive for innovation. We're seeking a highly creative individual who can enhance our footwear innovation efforts and shape the future design direction for Performance Running. As the Senior Footwear Designer - Innovation, your main responsibility will be to research, generate ideas, and design footwear products that strike a balance between functionality, aesthetics, and biomechanics, giving our company a competitive edge. You will champion design excellence by fostering innovation and encouraging risk-taking, acting as a catalyst for experimentation and change. Your role will involve supporting New Balance's innovation strategy through the creation of groundbreaking product concepts rooted in performance and craftsmanship. By leveraging advanced research and insights from consumers, you will develop innovative solutions for the road, track, field and courts. We are looking for designers focused on performance categories across running and sport.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
RESEARCH
- Research new technologies, materials and design tools to identify future innovation opportunities.
- Work with internal experts and new vendors to envision future footwear applications.
- Leverage athlete and consumer insights to identify unmet needs.
EXPLORE
- Create innovative concepts and footwear ingredients that meet New Balance’s innovation vision.
- Collaborate with all innovation functions to create functional prototypes and specifications to investigate feasibility of new ideas to support the sport innovation pipeline.
- Work with the Sport Research Lab and New Balance athletes to develop and validate new footwear concepts.
- Explore new footwear constructions and material applications through digital and hands-on experimentations.
- Communicate design intent through 2D sketch, 3D modeling and physical models as well as advanced presentation tools.
EXECUTE
- Design holistic footwear solutions for athletes and consumers. These innovations should also align with the sport category’s strategic plan to deliver unique and commercial products.
- Meets key deadlines and deliverables for projects and has a solid understanding of the product creation process.
- Work with the inline and innovation teams to help facilitate project transfers and communicate design intent.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
- 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.
Lawrence, MA Corp Only Pay Range: $117,400.00 - $152,000.00 - $186,600.00 Annual (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)
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.
Now we need to strip out boilerplate: EEO etc at end. Already removed.
Now produce HTML.
We'll have sections: