Fit & Wear Coordinator

Fit & Wear Coordinator

ROLE SUMMARY:

Are you Specialized? We have an amazing opportunity in our equipment development organization as a Fit and Wear Test Coordinator. You’ll have an opportunity to work directly with our world-class industrial design, graphic design, marketing, human performance, engineering and development organization from concept to delivering the best quality helmets and apparel to market. You will develop communication and technical skills to build, test, and provide feedback that will contribute to making the best helmets and apparel for our riders around the globe. This position requires a unique entrepreneurial spirit for translating customer needs into desired bicycle product and must be capable of supporting the efforts of our Product Design, Engineering, Marketing, Sales and Operations team members worldwide.

HOW YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Spend time with riders, ranging from world-class professional athletes to fitness riders, to learn and understand the needs of the riders for apparel and helmets.

• Help inform Product Management for future briefs and Design in making future product decision.

• Actively support Design, Development, and Product Management with fitting and wear testing feedback.

• Development support; learning how to build and innovate at the most intimate level of product creation.

• Work with product team to provide rider experience and insight to help drive united global product messaging.

• Support product presentations by adding to the storytelling for new products. Developing presentation skills set and presence for the future opportunity to present to sales team and externally to retailers.

• Daily communication with internal and external teams – manufacturing, development, design, warranty, Specialized University, and Human Performance.

• Manage multiple projects in fit and wear testing at one time and provide timely and concise feedback to the product team.

• This position will support Helmets, Apparel, and other equipment categories as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO WIN:

• BS in related disciplines such as engineering, Kinesiology/Physiology, Business or other related degree, OR combination of education and years of experience.

• With support and guidance, ability to solve problems, handle ambiguity and deliver results.

• Open to travel (international and domestic) 10-15%.

• Curiosity to continually find a better way, humble approach to team collaboration and a passion to drive for tangible innovation.

• Fluent in Microsoft Office products.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the cycling industry or bike retail preferred.

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator preferred.
  Pay

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

  Colorado Base Pay Range: $42,543 -$67,733 

  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