Industrial Designer, Road and Gravel Bikes

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Industrial Designer, Road and Gravel Bikes, Freiburg

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Posted:

21.06.2025

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05.08.2025

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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 answered “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 to 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 a strong collaborative approach and welcome 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 its culture
• 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 photorealistic 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 point of view.
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines while managing multiple projects.
• Ability to travel internationally.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience within the bicycle industry.
• BFA or BSID from an accredited Industrial Design program.