New Balance

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 Team Sports Custom Uniform Apparel Developer is responsible for leading the development and commercialization of customized team sports uniforms, ensuring products are developed efficiently and are production-ready for the markets. This role collaborates closely with Design, Product Management, Technical Design, Sourcing, Digital, and Domestic and Overseas Vendor partners to deliver innovative, high-quality uniforms that meet customer requirements, performance expectations, cost targets, and delivery timelines. The Developer manages the product lifecycle from concept through production, establishing style-specific customization requirements, and ensuring accurate communication of all garment level details throughout the development process.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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<li>Develop new products, silhouettes, and customization options that align with market trends and athlete performance needs.</li>
<li>Owner of Buy Readiness through bill of materials (BOM’s) maintenance and finalization.</li>
<li>Coordinates the product creation cycle from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned styles to lead to on time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals.</li>
<li>Coordinate team-specific customization requirements, including logos, numbers, names, embroidery, screen printing, heat transfers, sublimation, and embellishments.</li>
<li>Ensure artwork placement, branding standards, and customization requirements are accurately executed.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Design, Digital, and Product Management teams to achieve desired aesthetic and performance outcomes.</li>
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REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
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<li>Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Product Development, Fashion Merchandising, Textile Engineering, or a related field preferred.
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<li>3-7+ years of apparel product development or operations experience, preferably in sportswear, athletic uniforms, performance apparel, or team sports products.
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<li>Experience managing custom apparel programs and embellishment processes
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<li>Proficiency in PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and Smart Sheet
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<li>Knowledge of sublimation, screen printing, embroidery, heat transfer, and other customization techniques.
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<li>Familiarity with performance fabrics, trims, and manufacturing processes.
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Boston, MA Headquarters - (NB) Only Pay Range: $70,600.00 - $90,500.00 - $110,400.00 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates 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, or any other protected status.

Team Sports Custom Uniform Apparel Developer

Team Sports Custom Uniform Apparel Developer

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