Industrial Designer

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.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Industrial Designer at Warrior Sports demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the entire design process and is self-motivated and collaborative. This role involves identifying design problems and consistently generating creative solutions to enhance the performance and aesthetics of products across multiple categories, including Lacrosse Heads and Protective equipment. The designer will create product families that share technologies, manufacturing processes, and a common design language.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take a strategic and analytical approach to researching competitor products and identifying opportunities for meaningful innovation.
• Create unique and effective product concepts through sketching, brainstorming, and 3D modeling/3D printing.
• Transform conceptual ideas into tangible design proposals, considering functionality, aesthetics, and user experience.
• Work closely with development, engineering, and product managers that concepts align with product brief.
• Prepare detailed technical packets that effectively communicate designs to manufacturers.
• Collaborate and communicate with developers and the engineering team to evaluate product samples and drive to performance targets.
• Maintain comprehensive expertise in injection molding and soft good manufacturing processes, focusing on quality control and efficiency.
• Travel to Asia may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design.
• 3+ years of Industrial Design experience with a strong portfolio showcasing 3D modeling and surfacing skills (preferably in sporting goods).
• Strong understanding of injection molding design.
• High-level competence in a variety of 2D and 3D software.
• Excellent communication skills, both visually and verbally.
• Ability to multi-task and move rapidly between highly diverse projects.
• Experience managing multiple tasks through a calendar cycle.
• Proficiency in the following programs:
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Microsoft Suite
  • SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino for part evaluations
• Lacrosse playing experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Standing - Yes
• Walking - Yes
• Bending - Yes
• Lifting over 10lbs - Occasionally
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Sitting - Yes, for a majority of the day

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. Warrior offers a robust and low-cost benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k with 100% match on the first 5% of contributions
• Paid parental leave
• $100 monthly tuition loan repayment assistance
• Fitness reimbursement
• 4 weeks of paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• Volunteer time off
• Hybrid work schedule (where applicable)
• New Balance/Warrior/Brine employee discount

OTHER PERKS:

• Cultural emphasis on associate growth and development.
• We love to promote from within when possible. Most of our associates have been promoted to new positions or have grown their positions several times with Warrior.
• Comprehensive performance appraisal program that promotes a positive approach to providing feedback and facilitating professional development, as well as an annual compensation review.
• High impact, collaborative environment, in which every person in every position directly influences our success.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action 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.