Industrial Designer, Road and Gravel Bikes

Specialized Freiburg GmbH; Freiburg im Breisgau; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the bike industry seeks a talented Industrial Designer with a passion for creativity and a deep understanding of Gravel biking. You will collaborate closely with various teams to create innovative designs and prototypes, enhancing the bike line through your exceptional skills and portfolio. If you thrive in a challenging environment and are eager to contribute to product evolution, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in product development and/or Industrial Design.
• Strong portfolio with high-quality design work.
• Ability to mock-up concepts and create prototypes.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with design teams to deliver compelling design solutions.
• Create and maintain clear design documentation.
• Edit and refine products throughout the development process.

Kenntnisse

Prototyping

Visual Communication

Collaboration

Curiosity

3D CAD

Ausbildung

BFA or BSID from an accredited Industrial Design program

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

PTC Creo

Jobbeschreibung

Industrial Designer, Road and Gravel Bikes

Are you a passionate creative that thrives on details and finding the perfect balance of form and function? Are you someone that is driven by curiosity and always looking for new solutions to ongoing problems? Do you enjoy working cross functionally to redefine an entire product industry through design and innovation? If you were able to answer “yes” to these questions, we want to talk to you!

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Closely collaborate and co-create with the industrial design team, ride dynamics, design engineering, product managers and owners, to deliver compelling design solutions for all bikes across the Gravel category.

Adhere and contribute to the evolution of the product design language across the bike line.

Edit and refine products throughout the creation, development, and production process to achieve brand objectives.

Create and maintain clear design documentation.

Create handmade, computer generated and / or other prototypes that visually communicate and articulate your design inspiration, concept, and intent.

Demonstrate strong collaborative approach welcomes feedback.

WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN

5+ years of experience in product development and / or Industrial Design

A strong portfolio with specific examples of high-quality design work

Deep understanding of Gravel biking and the culture of Gravel biking

Display and prove Specialized core competencies including curiosity, humility, team-focus, passion, collaboration and ownership.

Industrial Design model shop skills : ability to quickly mock-up concepts via prototypes, hand sketches, and high-quality finished appearance models.

Proficiency with 2d & 3d rendering software to quickly create photo realistic imagery (Photoshop, Illustrator, Keyshot, etc.)

Proficiency with 3D CAD & advanced surface modeling software; PTC Creo / ISDX or similar.

Exceptional visual communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate your design POV.

Ability to hit stringent deadlines while managing multiple projects.

Ability to travel internationally.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience within bicycle industry.

BFA or BSID from accredited Industrial Design program.