Graphic Designer, Product

The Graphic Designer specializes in product design for the cycling industry, supporting the development of innovative solutions with a focus on color, graphics, materials, and finishes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. 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.Investigate, analyze and report on color and design trends. Utilize key findings when preparing design concepts.Reviews and prepares design files to maintain United Wheels production protocols and print quality standards.Prepares and executes prototype product samples used in internal reviews, sales meetings and customer presentations.Collaborate with licensed partners through regular product development calls, joint brainstorms, and occasional travel to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.Ensure all work with licensed brands strictly adheres to licensing protocols, maintaining the integrity and standards of top-tier partners' brand identities.Work with the Production and Implementation Department, and vendors to release final product design tech packs—specifying colors, graphics, and finishes—on time and to company standards.Maintains a working knowledge of graphic design processes, including type, materials, prepress and printing techniques, software and vendor capabilities.Attends internal and external line reviews, tradeshows and vendor meetingsas required. We take the time to thoughtfully evaluate your background, portfolio, and experience.Talent Team Outreach: Selected candidates will receive a personalized email from our Talent team to discuss experience, career goals, and alignment with the role.Virtual Interview (Microsoft Teams): Candidates will meet with the Hiring Leader for a deeper conversation about design approach, collaboration style, and portfolio work.Product Design Case Exercise: Shortlisted candidates will complete a structured design exercise.