Graphic Developer

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.