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Must have12
2-4 years design experience with a detailed portfolio of finished projects
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.)
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
Nice to have1
Agile, Atlassian Confluence and JIRA experience a plus
Skills
Adobe Illustrator
MS Outlook
MS Word
MS Excel
Agile
Jira
Confluence
PLM
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:
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Develop product and packaging graphics aligned with Creative and Product vision.
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Use Adobe Illustrator to create art files communicating Colors, Finishes, Placements, 100% Artwork, etc. For sample creation and mass production.
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Size, scale, and adjust artwork to products and packaging to fit product across multiple sizes.
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Proactively monitor and drive development timelines to ensure on-time delivery
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Collect manufacturability and costing feedback from vendor partners and present to product teams during sample review.
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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.
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Identify and communicate potential issues to Product Teams & Packaging Team early and often to avoid delays to mass production.
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Work with Quality Teams to diagnose root cause and problem-solve for issues identified in mass production.
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Work with Compliance and Vendor Partners to ensure ALL new designs are tested and executable to Specialized standards at needed quantities.
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Collaborate with Concept\Product\Packaging\Supply Chain Teams to ensure on-time delivery.
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Travel to Vendor Partners, Specialized Offices, and Tradeshows as needed.
Skills & Knowledge:
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Keen sense of design with a curiosity about what is possible within product design.
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Experience with Adobe Illustrator.
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Organized and highly detail oriented.
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Comfortable in a rapidly changing environment with competing and shifting priorities.
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Works well under tight deadlines.
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Good communication skills, Fluent in English and Mandarin/Taiwanese.
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Familiar with MS system (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.).
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Agile, Atlassian Confluence and JIRA experience a plus.
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Experience working with International Cultures
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A passion for cycling and the Specialized brand.
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Understanding of principles for intellectual property ownership and confidentiality.
•
Good problem-solving abilities and a tendency for action.
Experience:
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2-4 years design experience with a detailed portfolio of finished projects.