We’re looking for designers who live and breathe design. You have a sharp eye for typography, composition, and image-making, and you understand how every detail ladders up to a larger identity. You draw inspiration from across culture—design, photography, digital platforms, fashion, and emerging trends—and translate it into work that feels current and on-brand. You’re fluent in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and confident building across both print and digital ecosystems. Most importantly, you know how craft, consistency, and storytelling come together to build brands that stand out and resonate.
If this sounds like you, join us—leading projects, shaping creative, and delivering work that strengthens Specialized as the rider’s brand of choice.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCEWorking within Global Brand Design, you will take a lead role in concepting and executing design across multiple touchpoints, including:
- Creative pitch decks and presentations that influence at the highest levels
- Assisting in photo/video shoot planning and visual narratives in support of brand art direction
- Product launch materials and marketing toolkits that align global teams
- Digital and print assets spanning social, web, retail, and event environments
You will also:
- Lead design workstreams with a high degree of independence
- Partner with Art Directors, designers, freelancers, and marketing stakeholders to set the creative bar for campaigns
- Provide direction and feedback to freelance and junior design staff to ensure consistency and quality
- Contribute to the evolution of Specialized’s brand design system and global standards
- A craft-first designer with refined taste and cultural awareness
- Confident in owning projects from concept to delivery with minimal oversight
- Strong collaborator who builds trust across teams and functions
- Excellent communicator with persuasive presentation skills
- Proactive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
- Energized by both design and sport—curious about how brands work and motivated to push boundaries
- BFA in a related field preferred
- 6+ years of relevant design experience in a brand or agency environment
- A portfolio showcasing high-quality, design-led work across multiple mediums with evidence of leadership in projects
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
- Mastery of Figma, with ability to build and maintain scalable design systems
- Familiarity with Miro a plus
- Familiarity with using AI tools in your workflow a plus
- Experience with project management tools like Asana or Jira a plus
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects and mentor teammates
- Embody Specialized core values: curiosity, humility, passion, collaboration, and ownership
PAY
Below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company if based in the following locations:
California Base Pay Range: ($90,000 - $120,000)
*At Specialized, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and will depend on your work experience, skills, certification, and location.
BENEFITS
As a full-time, regular teammate, you are eligible for the following benefits, beginning the first of the month following your start date.
Benefits include:
Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition
Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP)
Dental and Vision plans
401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company
Annual Profit Sharing: Share in the rewards of our collective success through our profit sharing program, with contributions made directly to 401(k) accounts.
Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care
Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby
Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance
Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement
Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks
For additional information on benefits and perks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com.
We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive. We encourage everyone – especially those from marginalized groups – to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider’s brand of choice. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who are eager to contribute to our mission of pedaling the planet forward. Regardless of your qualifications, if you are ready to make a difference, please apply and let us know how you can make an impact at Specialized!
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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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