Motorcycle Designer, Graphic Designer
Mid-level Graphic Design role at Harley-Davidson. Wauwatosa · $74,900–$112,200 base.
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What you'll do
- You'll develop graphic schemes for motorcycles, Parts & Accessories, CVO, and other collections
- You'll turn two-dimensional concepts into three-dimensional mockups with a production artist
- You'll guide Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, and Supply Base partners toward design intent
- You'll present design direction digitally, protect the brand vision, and meet project milestones
- You'll support UX/UI, branding, logos, badging, apparel, licensing, racing, and fleet trailer graphics
What you bring
- You hold a high school diploma or equivalent; a graphic or industrial design bachelor's is preferred
- You bring at least three years of relevant experience and a portfolio showing your design work
- You know color theory, typography, and core graphic design practices
- You work fluently in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and can build PowerPoint presentations
- You have experience making three-dimensional mockups; automotive paint process knowledge is preferred
Who this fits
This role suits a graphic designer who wants to shape motorcycle products through close work with design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply partners. You'll work full time on-site at the Design Studio in Milwaukee, with no direct reports and occasional travel to manufacturing facilities. You must already be authorized to work in the United States, and the role does not offer visa sponsorship or transfer. Domestic relocation assistance is available within the posted country
From the employer
Auto req ID: 59796
Title: Motorcycle Designer, Graphic Designer
Job Function: Design
Location: PDC
Workplace Category: Onsite
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Shift: SHIFT1
In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?
The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra – You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a Motorcycle Designer, Graphic Designer.
Job Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for creating graphic designs that help define the next generation of iconic H-D Motorcycles. All work will support OE Paint and Graphics, P&A, CVO, and other motorcycle collections. The Graphic Designer will also work closely with Industrial Design, Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, and Supply Base to deliver H-D Design intent. Occasional travel is required to support our Manufacturing facilities during graphic development. This position is based on-site at our Design Studio in Milwaukee, WI. To be considered, provide a portfolio demonstrating design work.
This is what you’ll do:
- Generate graphics schemes for motorcycles and Parts & Accessories
- Work with a production artist to translate 2D designs into 3D mockups
- Provide art direction and support to cross-functional teams that include Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, and Supply Base
- Provide design solutions with cross-functional teams and adhere to critical milestones
- Create comprehensive digital presentations that clearly communicates design direction and support brand vision
- Support UX/UI interface design with graphic direction
- Graphic brand support
- Motorcycle artwork, logo development and usage, 3D badging and inserts
- Apparel and Licensing support and collaboration
- External graphic support (ex., racing, fleet trailers)
Education Required
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- A Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Industrial Design is preferred
Experience Required
- The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. In addition, they will have demonstrated the following:
- Strong knowledge of graphic design principles and practices such as color theory and typography
- Fluent in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Adept at creating PowerPoint presentations
- Experience creating 3D mockups
- Knowledge of automotive paint processes (materials and application) is preferred
- Provide portfolio demonstrating design work
The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.
We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range: $74,900 - $112,200
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)
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