Senior Color and Graphic Designer – Bike Graphics

Senior Color and Graphic Designer – Bike Graphics

Are you ready to combine your passion for an active lifestyle with a meaningful and multifaceted career in the cycling industry? At Specialized, our teammates are encouraged to explore roles in a variety of functions throughout their careers. We value curiosity, a desire to try new things, and an eagerness to learn about all aspects of the business. No matter where you begin with the company, you get to decide where you want to go whether it’s marketing, finance, product development, sales, or an international assignment. Join us in making the world a better place through the power of bicycles and build your dream career at the same time!

Summary

Innovation has guided our every decision since 1974. As more riders of all ages get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we’re here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human powered machine into the future every day. We’re a team of barrier-breakers, game-changers, and problem solvers. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere.

Specialized is seeking a designer to join our Concept Design Team! We are looking for visual storytellers who communicate through color and graphics, designers who push the boundaries of what is possible and look past what is current to what will be in the future. You have more than just an outstanding portfolio but also a point of view that is unique and inspiring.

As a Senior Concept Designer for Bike Graphics, you will be responsible for translating our brand vision into visually compelling and diverse graphics that resonate with a wide range of cyclists, playing a crucial role in defining how riders experience our brand. This position is not just about creating graphics; it's about crafting an emotional connection between our riders and their bikes. You will influence multiple categories and help to drive the future visual identity of the cycling industry.

How You'll Make a Difference

· Lead the creative charge by envisioning and developing groundbreaking graphic concepts that transcend conventional design boundaries. Your role is to captivate riders and elevate our brand through visually stunning and culturally resonant graphics.

· Drive innovation within the design process. Stay at the forefront of design trends, materials, and production techniques. Your role involves exploring and integrating cutting-edge technologies and materials into our bicycle graphics.

· Lead interdisciplinary design discussions, ensuring that graphic concepts seamlessly integrate with the overall product vision and marketing strategy.

· Present design concepts and rationale confidently, addressing feedback and incorporating suggestions while maintaining the integrity of the design vision.

· Advocate for inclusivity and diversity in design. Ensure that our graphics resonate with a diverse audience, considering cultural, gender, and age perspectives. Your designs should speak to the varied experiences of our global community of riders.

· Your role is not only to produce outstanding designs but to mentor and guide junior designers, encouraging their growth and pushing the entire team to new heights.

· Partner with Product Managers and Markets to deeply understand their graphic design and business needs.

Qualifications

· Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design concepts and styles.

· Proven leadership experience as a Concept Designer with a focus on graphics and typography.

· Outstanding visual storyteller and the ability to clearly articulate your design POV.

· 5-10 years of experience in product color/graphic concepting and execution.

· Ability to interact cross-functionally in an enthusiastic and positive manner.

· Design skills including drawing, sketching, conceptualization, color theory, texture, and visual presentation.

· Advanced Adobe Creative Cloud user, with a focus on Illustrator and Photoshop.

· Display skills you'll use every day including curiosity, humility, team-focus, passion, collaboration and ownership.

· BFA in Graphic Design Preferred.

Pay

Below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company if based in the following locations:

California Base Pay Range: $71,439  to $117,875 

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time teammate you are eligible for the following benefits beginning 30 days from date of hire. Benefits include:

· Along with competitive pay, as a full-time teammate you are eligible for the following benefits beginning 30 days from date of hire. Benefits include:

· PPO, EPO, HMO Kaiser and HDHP competitive Healthcare benefit plans offered (which include coverage for acupuncture and physical therapy)

· Dental and Vision plan

· Health Savings Account with a company paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

· 401(k) Matching up to $5,000 plus company paid retirement plan fees

· Profit Sharing Plan

· Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance

· Employee Assistance program

· Sick, Vacation and Paid Holidays

· Employee discounts and perk program

· Parental Leave

· Specialized bike for new baby

· Education and events reimbursement For additional information on benefits and perks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com