Position summary:
The Graphic Developer plays a critical role in translating creative concepts into production-ready Color, Graphics, and Packaging solutions. This role partners cross-functionally with Creative, Product, Packaging, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure all designs are accurately executed, manufacturable, and delivered on time — upholding Specialized’s standards in performance, quality, and rider experience.
Role Responsibilities:
- Develop product and packaging graphics aligned with Creative and Product vision.
- Use Adobe Illustrator to create art files communicating Colors, Finishes, Placements, 100% Artwork, etc. For sample creation and mass production.
- Size, scale, and adjust artwork to products and packaging to fit product across multiple sizes.
- Proactively monitor and drive development timelines to ensure on-time delivery
- Collect manufacturability and costing feedback from vendor partners and present to product teams during sample review.
- Maintain accurate data and project status in PLM (Agile, Jira, Confluence) systems. Being able to report project development status and drive timelines is standard work for this role.
- Identify and communicate potential issues to Product Teams & Packaging Team early and often to avoid delays to mass production.
- Work with Quality Teams to diagnose root cause and problem-solve for issues identified in mass production.
- Work with Compliance and Vendor Partners to ensure ALL new designs are tested and executable to Specialized standards at needed quantities.
- Collaborate with Concept\Product\Packaging\Supply Chain Teams to ensure on-time delivery.
- Travel to Vendor Partners, Specialized Offices, and Tradeshows as needed.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Keen sense of design with a curiosity about what is possible within product design.
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator.
- Organized and highly detail oriented.
- Comfortable in a rapidly changing environment with competing and shifting priorities.
- Works well under tight deadlines.
- Good communication skills, Fluent in English and Mandarin/Taiwanese.
- Familiar with MS system (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.).
- Agile, Atlassian Confluence and JIRA experience a plus.
- Experience working with International Cultures
- A passion for cycling and the Specialized brand.
- Understanding of principles for intellectual property ownership and confidentiality.
- Good problem-solving abilities and a tendency for action.
Experience:
- 2-4 years design experience with a detailed portfolio of finished projects.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years design experience with a detailed portfolio of finished projects
- Experience using Adobe Illustrator to create production-ready art files
- Ability to size, scale, and adjust artwork for products and packaging across multiple sizes
- Maintain accurate data and project status in PLM systems (Agile, Jira, Confluence)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
- Fluent in English and Mandarin/Taiwanese
- Travel to vendor partners, Specialized offices, and tradeshows as needed
- Understanding of intellectual property ownership and confidentiality principles
- Atlassian Confluence and JIRA experience
- Experience working with international cultures
- Passion for cycling and the Specialized brand
Specialized Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Specialized and has not been reviewed or approved by Specialized.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Fidelity offers up to $5,000 in annual employer matching with immediate vesting, and the company covers plan administrative fees for active employees. This provides strong retirement support within the total package.
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Parental & Family Support — Published materials describe 6–8 weeks at 100% pay for birthing recovery and 8 weeks of fully paid parental bonding, alongside fertility benefits and adoption assistance. Some materials indicate certain roles or locations may offer even longer fully paid leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Cycling‑centric perks include substantial gear discounts, race entry fee support, on‑site fitness options, healthy on‑site meals, an employee bike service center, and a dog‑friendly HQ. These benefits can meaningfully enhance day‑to‑day experience for those who value the cycling culture.
Specialized Insights
What We Do
Founded on the principle of performance and fueled by innovation, our focus on the rider and their needs is our constant. From seasoned pros and weekend warriors, to kids and commuters—if you ride, we’re for you. The passion we have for sharing our love of bikes with the world can be seen in those who choose to work here. Headquartered in Morgan Hill, CA, the passionate and creative teammates at Specialized have designed and manufactured the world's most innovative bikes and gear since 1974. Are you ready to join our team and help pedal the planet forward?
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