Product Graphic Designer: Cycling Innovation & Licensing

United Wheels Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

United Wheels Inc. in Miamisburg, OH, is seeking a Graphic Designer focused on product design for cycling. You will translate trends into concepts and high-fidelity renderings, ensuring user-centered, brand-defining products for international reach.

The role collaborates with internal teams and top-tier licensing partners to elevate design impact, maintain brand integrity, and drive commercial success worldwide.

Qualifications

• BFA/BS/BA in Graphic Design or related field; Associate degree required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in graphic design.
• Extensive experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop — Mac and PC based.
• Working knowledge of graphic design processes, including type, materials, prepress, and printing trades.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Approximately 5% domestic travel and 5% international travel; passport required.
• Integrity, Simplicity, Priority, Agility, Rider Centricity, Collaborative Innovation, Operational Excellence, ESG & Responsible Growth.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Product Development Team to create product design concepts that drive new product development.
• Creates, refines, and finalizes design concepts to maintain planned project timetables.
• Investigates, analyzes, and reports on color and design trends; utilizes key findings when preparing design concepts.
• Reviews and prepares design files to maintain production protocols and print-quality standards.
• Prepares and executes prototype product samples used in internal reviews, sales meetings, and customer presentations.
• Collaborates with licensed partners through regular product development calls, joint brainstorms, and occasional travel to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Ensures all work with licensed brands adheres to licensing protocols, maintaining the integrity and standards of top-tier partners’ brand identities.
• Works with Production and Implementation Department and vendors to release final product design tech packs on time and to company standards.
• Maintains working knowledge of graphic design processes, including type, materials, prepress, and printing techniques.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand alignment

Color theory

Communication

Education

BFA/BS/BA in Graphic Design

Associate degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

United Wheels Inc. in Miamisburg, OH, is seeking a Graphic Designer focused on product design for cycling. You will translate trends into concepts and high-fidelity renderings, ensuring user-centered, brand-defining products for international reach.

The role collaborates with internal teams and top-tier licensing partners to elevate design impact, maintain brand integrity, and drive commercial success worldwide.