Senior Graphic Designer

Specialized is seeking a brand designer to lead projects, shape creative, and deliver work that strengthens the brand across multiple touchpoints.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in concepting and executing design across multiple touchpoints
• Create creative pitch decks and presentations that influence at the highest levels
• Assist in photo/video shoot planning and visual narratives in support of brand art direction
• Create product launch materials and marketing toolkits that align global teams
• Create digital and print assets spanning social, web, retail, and event environments
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Key Skills

• 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

Benefits

• 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