Summary
About this role
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:
New Balance are offering a 1 year paid Internship to an undergraduate student, currently in penultimate year of study, with a passion for Football, Product Creation and Project Management. The role will provide tactical category support and insight across the footwear, apparel, equipment & accessories functions that enable delivery of elite football product propositions. Training and support will be given and you will gain a broad knowledge of a global business.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Innovation
Conduct depth research to identify driving insights for future Innovation Projects.
Support Innovation Concept Manager through Innovation project management; calendar tracking, action register maintenance, Product Ideation session planning.
Contribute solutions to innovation briefs to create transformative product propositions.
Own sample coordination of Innovation samples, ensuring product security and accessibility.
Development
Partnering with Design & Development through Design Reviews, Tech Pack Creation, Factory Liaison & Product teardowns.
Support the Fit & Wear Analyst in the testing and validation of all products to ensure appropriate measures are taken to minimize risk, demonstrate actions and provide quality assurance.
Management of sample hand-off and receipt from Fit & Wear Analyst.
Support communication to BU stakeholders of validation results and actions.
Implementation & management of Development samples to ensure rotation, availability, and security.
Insight Gathering
Support the Consumer | Competitor | Customer Insight gathering, interpretation & communication:
Coordination and facilitation of consumer & fan focus group activity.
Mining & interpretation of market launches to benchmark NB offering.
Price positioning & range research to ensure relevance & impact of the NB assortments.
Athlete & Club asset research to support and inform both acquisition & servicing strategies.
Software based management of validation & benchmarking systems.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Studying towards a Bachelors degree in a relevant subject, such as Sports Technology, Innovation Management, Engineering, or possessing equivalent experience,
Must be able to provide right to work in the UK.
Genuine dedication to football and the football industry with proven interest in the sport.
Skilled with Microsoft Suite, Experience of project management software (Smartsheet, MS Project) a plus.
High level of attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to cope in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication skills, including comfortable presenting to an audience.
Results driven - follows through to conclusion on all projects/commitments.
Team player
Some travel may be required.
BENEFITS:
Holidays – 25 days (prorated in first year)
Pension – 6.5% company contribution, 3% individual contribution
Life assurance – 4 times annual salary
On Site Gym
Employee Discount
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 2nd of February 2026
To see more of our internship opportunities, please visit our careers page at https://jobs.newbalance.com/global/en
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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Other facts
About New Balance
In 1906, New Balance began as a humble one-man operation founded on the belief that “we were born to move,” and has since grown into an international corporation, selling footwear and apparel in over 120 countries and employing over 14,000 associates worldwide. Our mission has always been to support the performance of athletes, and with an unparalleled focus on quality and craftsmanship, we’ve come to set the standard for comfort and fit in an industry all too often driven by hype.
We’re incredibly proud of our history and how far we’ve come, but companies don’t thrive for over a century by being content.
Whether it’s setting a new style trend, retooling our manufacturing process, or building a new state-of-the-art headquarters, we pursue innovation with a spirit of fearless independence. As the only privately held major footwear company in the world, we’re free to do things our way, pushing limits and testing boundaries as we continually reimagine what could be. After all, the status quo isn’t static.
But doing things our way wouldn’t mean much if we weren’t also doing them the right way. We invest in our associates as they invest in us, and as we move forward, we make a point of giving back, supporting communities around us through ambitious philanthropic efforts and involvement programs. We are a company that cares, and our culture is one of integrity and teamwork where together we become greater than the sum of our parts.
What you'll do
- The role involves providing tactical category support across footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories for elite football product propositions. Responsibilities include conducting research for innovation projects, supporting product development, and gathering consumer insights.
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