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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. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:

The Global Football Apparel Designer provides creative & tactical design expertise for the apparel category with a focus against In-Line, Market SMU & Athlete propositions. You will provide consumer & athlete first Design, Storytelling & Creation solutions to enable delivery of a world class football apparel proposition.

This is a permanent position, based in our EMEA Head Office in Warrington. We offer hybrid working and a flexibility to working hours to accommodate for a healthy work life balance.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Creative Vision

• Translate football specific consumer & athlete needs, preference & ambitions into a world class product proposition that is viable & credible in the highest forms of the game
• Place the consumer experience at the center of category/concept storytelling, with an emphasis on credible, meaningful narratives that drive consumer engagement
• Able to source a wide range of inspiration & influences to deliver strong curated applications of creativity
• Develop powerful and compelling product presentations to articulate and inspire adoption.
• Consumer centric approach to ensure relevant insight is captured & translated across concept, design & engineering to validate & inform creative decision making
• Leverage & interpret Brand DNA, Seasonal influence, and category positioning to drive a consumer right proposition

Design Creation

• Exploration and execution of 3D computational design methods and tools to enhance both product accuracy and saliency of the creative vision
• Creative Graphic ideation and delivery that is realized through newly sourced & developed engineering methods

Product Creation

• Creation of technical CAD drawings & schematics to enable Development & vendor partners to realise and execute against creative ambition in-line with category objectives
• High level coherence of seasonal product adjustments to ensure accurate, timely amends are captured, actioned & communicated
• Partnering with Development counterparts throughout seasonal intervals & stage gates to ensure aligned focus against seasonal category/product objectives
• Foster global vendor partnerships (with Development counterparts) to ensure creative outlook is understood, viable and aligns to creative, consumer & category objectives

Content Creation

• Work closely with the Product Management team to support the creation & publication of collateral at each Global gate/touchpoint (Key Stories, VLR, GTM, KAP, Pre-Line)
• Utilise design software to develop new ways in illustrating & communicating product appearance, benefit & technologies
• Create & publish best in class creative tools that enhance impact within vendor partnerships, internal stakeholders & external athletes & customers

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Degree in Fashion/Graphic/Product Design Design or equivalent
• 3D modelling and rendering tools/packages (Clo3D/Browzwear) and parametric design and data-to-design software
• High level proficiency within the Adobe software suite
• Strong passion for football, apparel and the football industry, proven interest in the sport
• Proven industry track record within the given field
• Strong graphic design knowledge/background
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Project management skills and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Engaging and impactful presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail & awareness
• Problem solving mindset with a resilient nature
• Domestic and International travel required

BENEFITS:

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours (7am-10am start, 3pm-6pm finish)
• Hybrid working (2-3 days on-site)
• 25 days Annual Leave per year, increasing with service
• Life Insurance
• On Site Gym
• Employee Discount

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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