New Balance
The D2 Footwear Designer role is an instrumental part of the global design community and Lifestyle category, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to create compelling, brand-right footwear solutions. This position involves translating creative direction into thoughtful footwear designs, ranging from color and material updates to new product creation, while balancing partner needs with brand objectives. The designer will collaborate across functions to solve problems, manage project complexities, and maintain awareness of industry trends to drive innovation and consumer interest.
Company Size
1-10 employees
New Balance is an American athletic footwear and apparel company founded in 1906 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. It designs and manufactures running, training, and lifestyle shoes and complementary apparel, known for performance technologies like Fresh Foam and FuelCell and for offering a wide range of width and fit options. The brand operates global retail and e-commerce channels and maintains domestic manufacturing in the U.S. and UK alongside broader international production. New Balance emphasizes performance, comfort, and heritage-driven design across sport and lifestyle categories.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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