We’re Hiring: Professional Bike Painter

Rodeo Labs is known for having some of the most creative and varied custom painted bikes in the business. Creating bikes that reflect the passions and personalities of our customers is one of the pillars of what we do, and we’re proud of it.

If you’re not familiar with our work, please do take a moment to get up to speed at the following links:

Top Rodeo Labs bikes of 2024

Rodeo Labs Custom Paint information

Rodeo is looking to hire a new painter who will be tasked with continuing the reputation for creativity and excellence that we’ve established. That new painter might just be you.

Painting bicycles isn’t for everyone. In fact, we’ve found that the skills and mindset that are required to do this sort of work at a world class level are very rare. Because of this, we aren’t only searching for a person who will walk in the door on day one and instantly be at or above the technical level that we need for this role. Instead, we’re also on the lookout for a person who has the right mindset for the role, and who can be taught what is needed to gain mastery of this fickle craft.

Here are the qualities that historically have stood out in this postion:

• Detail oriented
• Pride in one’s own work
• Commitment to improvement
• Relentless attention to detail
• Creative problem solver
• Organized
• Commitment to cleanlieness
• Heroic levels of patience

In addition to those qualities that are needed as a painter, we also look for the following qualities in a person when considering how well they will work with the overall Rodeo Labs team.

• Positive mindset
• Collaborative mindset
• Strong sense of respect for team members co workers
• Commitment to the success and satisfaction of the customer
• Comitment to professionalism
• Commitment to pushing Rodeo Labs to new heights.

For this role, a background in painting would be great, but once again is not an absolute necessity. That said, here are skills and duties that are important to have or learn as quickly as possible

• Familiarity with bicycles and how they work overall.
• Familiarity with bicycle assembly and disassembly.
• Familiarity with titanium anodizing process.
• Familiarity with paint workflows including spray guns, materials, spray booth, materials handling, and safety.
• Familiatiy with vinyl cutters and paint / graphic masking mediums.
• Familiarity with paint prep, including cleaning and media blasting.
• Familiarity with artwork prep and a graphics workflow.
• A strong design sensibility
• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop
• High degree of comfort working with one’s own hands. This is precise work!
• A mechanical mind for troubleshooting processes and equiment.

You do not have to be a cyclist to be considered for this role. but as a bike company driven and inspired by the act of riding bikes and adventuring, we do find that a passion for this sport and these machines is helpful for finding the motivation that is needed to excel in this role.

Position requirements:

• Legally allowed to work full time in the USA
• This is an on-site full time position, so you need to live within a reasonable commuting distance of Rodeo Labs HQ in Lakewood (Denver), Colorado.
• Consent to submit to a background check.
• Ability to start very soon – in first half of January ideally.

Compensation is as follows

• Hourly compensation rate will be based on existing skills on day 1. Hourly wage between $20 (training) – $30/hr (mastery). Wage reviews are typically yearly.
• 3 weeks total paid PTO accrual including 2 weeks full PTO and 1 week medical leave.
• Paid major holidays (or holiday periods) additional to accrued PTO.
• ICHRA (Individual Coverage HRA) healthcare contributions.

Soft perks

• Flexible work hours. Possible to shift hours / days to accomodate lifestyle needs.
• Rodeo Labs frameset (given after a period at the company, varies per frameset).
• Employee cost pricing on everything we make.
• EP pricing across the cycling / outdoor industry.
• Potential for Rodeo related travel to community events / gatherings.
• Weekend or overtime work is very rarely needed or required.

If the person that we are describing sounds like you, please send us an email at paint@rodeo-labs.com. You can submit a resume, references, or perhaps even an essay that makes a case for why you are a fit for this role. Tell us how you are or could be a person with the mindset and passion to paint beautiful custom bikes at the highest level.

Rodeo Adventure Labs, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you!