Leader of Design - Color & Concepts
Core
Define the visual identity, color, material, and finish (CMF) for high-performance bicycles and equipment, shaping the brand's look and feel for professional athletes and riders.
Role type
Senior IC design leader (CMF/Color & Concepts)
Builds
Bikes and equipment for Specialized's performance line
Domain
Consumer goods / Cycling / Industrial Design
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
CMF direction, 3D modeling, brand narrative creation, design documentation, mentoring, visual communication, trend analysis
Preferred skills
Industrial Design degree, Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, experience with material and surface treatments
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling tools
Responsibilities
Collaborate with product owners to deliver holistic CMF direction; mentor the CMF design team; create design documents to communicate concepts; define ownable textures and elements; execute new tools to clarify design conversations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership