Great first job to enter the industry. - Design Apprentice New Balance Employee Review

4.0
17 Feb 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Everyone has a fun sense of fitness and eating well. I really enjoyed my coworkers and the freedom of what I got to work on. There's also a great ease about contacting and learning from people in other departments to further your career without any formalities.

Cons

I noticed a slightly negative vibe almost daily here. I think a lot of people feel stifled by upper management and many people seem to work intense hours. You can have work-life balance if you want it, but many people stay late and are stressed constantly.

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5.0
8 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great employee discounts, friendly staff, and great management.

Cons

Salesy tactics and very slow during winter season.

5.0
5 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

New Balance has genuinely been the most positive workplace experience I've had in my career. The culture is supportive, inclusive, and full of great people. People are kind, curious, collaborative, and truly invested in helping others succeed. There is no sense of hierarchy for hierarchy's sake. Leadership is approachable, down-to-earth, always happy to listen, and continuously expresses gratitude for everyone's contributions. I feel valued everyday, both for my contributions and in the way the teams collaborate. Work-life balance is also a real strength. Being privately-held and family-owned, there is a real emphasis on employees being people outside of work. Expectations are clear and boundaries are respected, which makes it easy to bring your best self to work without feeling burnt out. It's rare to find a place where you feel this appreciated and excited about the work. And because of this, I feel motivated to do my best for the company, especially when the product is something I'm super proud to work on.

Cons

NB is not where you can expect to be promoted year over year. However, this ultimately leads to more job security, consistent large bonus pay-outs, and a more stable environment.

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