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Cannondale Product Production Designer - Color & Graphic Design Team Job in Wilton, CT
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Wilton, CT
Full-time | Design - Graphic, Design - Illustration, Design - Product, Digital, Production - Print & Web
About the job
Join Our Team!
Big companies don’t make great bikes. Great people do.
We help people make the most of their bike ride by creating some of the most original, easy to enjoy, and best performing bicycle products.
We make bikes for everybody – as cycling develops and grows worldwide, we’re looking for more great people to join us. If you’re looking to enjoy working in a culture of innovation with a team of like-minded people, then we may have something for you here.
If you love riding bikes as much as we do, then we’re already on the same page. Let’s see what we can create together.
Cannondale is looking for a Production Designer to join the Color & Graphic design team. We thrive on creating fresh graphic stories and clean progressive designs that will be applied to bicycle frames, components, and other collateral. We are looking for someone who has a proven ability to take 2D concepts and adapt and apply the concept to a physical form. This person will be a self-starter and will thrive in problem solving and executing at times under tight deadlines.
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of this position is to take unique visual concepts for inline and special project bicycles and create artwork/production files to be submitted to our manufacturing network. You will be responsible for communicating updates and checking factory samples once artwork has been submitted. You will travel to research on the latest painting, decal, and production techniques to implement within our own workflow. This role is part of the Product team at Cannondale, which is comprised of other graphic designers, product managers, package designers, industrial designers, engineers etc. This role will report to the Director of Global Creative, Color & Trend, and will be based at our Wilton, CT headquarters, with a flexible in-office/work from home schedule.
Responsibilities
• Be an outside the box thinker and high IQ in problem solving 2D graphical concepts into 3D physical products
• Possess strong knowledge of consumer products; outdoor, cycling, as well as production techniques
• Have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables, while adhering to product guidelines and project requirements
• Create production files and visual collaterals for reviews and vendor communications
• Create sample mockups using our paint booth to showcase new concepts
• Work and collaborate with internal design team
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure design packages are complete and on time
Qualifications
• BFA in Graphic Design or related discipline
• 3+ years in product production design and execution
• An online portfolio with specific examples of high-quality design work
• Intimate knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience in the paint booth, paint techniques and decal application
• Strong skillset in digital design techniques
• Ability to take concept through production
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Organized and self-motivated individual with an attention to detail, and able to excel both when working alone and when collaborating with others
• 10% travel domestically and internationally for product sampling
• Modo/3D rendering experience is a plus
• Augmented/Virtual Reality experience is a plus
Physical Demands:
• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business
What we offer:
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
• 401k and company match
• Commuter Incentive Program
• Great discounts on company products
• Employee Wellness Program
• A mix of casual yet professional culture
Big companies don’t make great bikes. Great people do.
We help people make the most of their bike ride by creating some of the most original, easy to enjoy, and best performing bicycle products.
We make bikes for everybody – as cycling develops and grows worldwide, we’re looking for more great people to join us. If you’re looking to enjoy working in a culture of innovation with a team of like-minded people, then we may have something for you here.
If you love riding bikes as much as we do, then we’re already on the same page. Let’s see what we can create together.
Cannondale is looking for a Production Designer to join the Color & Graphic design team. We thrive on creating fresh graphic stories and clean progressive designs that will be applied to bicycle frames, components, and other collateral. We are looking for someone who has a proven ability to take 2D concepts and adapt and apply the concept to a physical form. This person will be a self-starter and will thrive in problem solving and executing at times under tight deadlines.
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of this position is to take unique visual concepts for inline and special project bicycles and create artwork/production files to be submitted to our manufacturing network. You will be responsible for communicating updates and checking factory samples once artwork has been submitted. You will travel to research on the latest painting, decal, and production techniques to implement within our own workflow. This role is part of the Product team at Cannondale, which is comprised of other graphic designers, product managers, package designers, industrial designers, engineers etc. This role will report to the Director of Global Creative, Color & Trend, and will be based at our Wilton, CT headquarters, with a flexible in-office/work from home schedule.
Responsibilities
• Be an outside the box thinker and high IQ in problem solving 2D graphical concepts into 3D physical products
• Possess strong knowledge of consumer products; outdoor, cycling, as well as production techniques
• Have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables, while adhering to product guidelines and project requirements
• Create production files and visual collaterals for reviews and vendor communications
• Create sample mockups using our paint booth to showcase new concepts
• Work and collaborate with internal design team
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure design packages are complete and on time
Qualifications
• BFA in Graphic Design or related discipline
• 3+ years in product production design and execution
• An online portfolio with specific examples of high-quality design work
• Intimate knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience in the paint booth, paint techniques and decal application
• Strong skillset in digital design techniques
• Ability to take concept through production
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Organized and self-motivated individual with an attention to detail, and able to excel both when working alone and when collaborating with others
• 10% travel domestically and internationally for product sampling
• Modo/3D rendering experience is a plus
• Augmented/Virtual Reality experience is a plus
Physical Demands:
• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business
What we offer:
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
• 401k and company match
• Commuter Incentive Program
• Great discounts on company products
• Employee Wellness Program
• A mix of casual yet professional culture