About this role
Graphic DeveloperPosition 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.