Technical Designer II

Position Overview

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: This role brings design intention from development through production. It provides transparency and issue escalation to maintain organizational alignment while ensuring product drives fit and sizing consistency and garment construction excellence. The position involves managing complex projects at various stages through design and development, fully coordinating tasks with cross-functional team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret design intent from development through production.
• Create and maintain medium complexity tech packs—including garment construction, sketches, graded measurement charts, fit comments, and pattern corrections—and identify and correct fit issues.
• Prepare for and lead fit sessions, communicating revisions to factories through pattern corrections and images.
• Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues, making recommendations while maintaining design and fit intent.
• Track and manage workflow to ensure seasonal deadlines are met; maintain awareness of industry competitors, trends, and new related technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Tech Design, patternmaking, fitting, specs, and grading.
• Experience and/or strong desire to learn Gerber Pattern Design and 3D Clo or related software.
• Ability to interpret medium complexity technical sketch details and identify construction details on garments.
• Understanding of the development and manufacturing process, including fluency with grade rule calculations.
• Ability and willingness to travel globally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Illustrator, and PLM systems.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Boston, MA Headquarters – (NB) Only Pay Range: $68,470.00 - $87,780.00 - $107,090.00 Annual (actual base pay varies based on relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more).
• Regular Associate Benefits: Comprehensive traditional benefits package including three medical insurance options, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K, plus nontraditional perks such as online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support, various mentorship programs, a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, and generous parental leave.
• Temporary Associate Benefits: Options for medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, plus an associate discount.
• Part-Time Associate Benefits: Provided 401K, short-term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement, and an associate discount.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Embracing a North American hybrid model with in-office collaboration three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and a "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) option for four weeks per calendar year.