Senior Industrial Designer

Specialized exists to improve lives through cycling. In the Active category, that mission means designing bikes and experiences that make everyday riding easier, more joyful, and more accessible. We’re looking for a Senior Industrial Designer who can shape the next generation of Active products—someone who blends thoughtful design, user empathy, and manufacturing expertise to elevate how people move through their world.

• Lead industrial design for Active-category bikes and components from early concept through production, with a focus on simplicity, approachability, and rider confidence.
• Translate insights from commuters, recreational riders, and new cyclists into solutions that balance form, function, and real world usability.
• Develop concepts through sketching, 3D modeling, prototyping, and iterative refinement to create intuitive, welcoming designs.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and manufacturing partners to deliver products that are both beautiful and durable for everyday use.
• Mentor designers and contribute to a culture of curiosity, inclusivity, and thoughtful problem solving.
• Communicate design intent through clear storytelling, visualization, and presentations to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Influence long term category strategy by identifying opportunities in urban mobility, lifestyle riding, integrated accessories, and rider experience.
• Work collaboratively with core team product managers, engineers, and designers, as well as cross-functional partners across the company.
• Provide design leadership for junior designers and interns while taking direction from category leaders.

• BFA or BSID in Industrial Design.
• 5+ years of industrial design experience in consumer products, mobility, sporting goods, or related hardware categories.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for everyday-use products, including metal fabrication, composites, injection molding, and integrated accessory systems.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and guide cross‑functional teams through complex design decisions.
• Fluency in Solid Works, Creo, Rhino, Key Shot, Adobe CC, and hands‑on prototyping.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Self‑motivated, punctual, and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to deliver high‑quality work in a fast‑paced, open team environment while managing multiple projects.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project scopes and timelines.
• Strong customer empathy and experience with demographic, market, and design trend research.
• Flexible schedule – a willingness to be on video calls before or after working hours to support collaboration with team members in other time zones.
• Occasional international and domestic travel required.

• Strong sketching, ideation, presentation, and visual skills.
• Form development, human‑centered design thinking, and end‑to‑end product execution.
• Experience leading design input from concept through production with successful market introduction.
• and prototyping skills, including quick mock‑ups, prototypes, and high‑quality appearance models.

• 3+ years of experience in the bicycle industry.
• Demonstrated passion for cycling or action sports.
• Experience integrating complex electronic systems into rugged mobility products.
• Experience working with outside vendors, especially in Asia.