Not sure if anyone remembers my ranting about how brakes were starting to make a come back a little over a year or not, but I’m sticking to my guns, haha. Head over to Can You Dig It to get the low down on the new Desist brakes from Kink.
Product: Kink – 2013 Colorways
Kink have just dropped their new colorways for 2013. You can now pick up their products in bronze, blue, Pitch blue and Slate grey. You can check out the full line including 3 of their new seats Right Here. Tony Hamlin’s signature Solace frame and bars are now available in Blood red and Translucent blue which you can check out more of right here. Looking fresh!
Product: Kink – Spring 2013 Apparel Lookbook
Kink have released a new flipbook giving you a closer look at their new Spring 2013 apparel. They’ve got a bunch of rad new shirts and jeans for you to check out right here!
Jobs: Kink – In House Associate Art Director and Graphic Designer.
Looking for a job? Want to work for Kink? They’re now hiring for a in house associate art director and graphic designer. Check out the full job listing below! This might just be for you!
“For Immediate Release – March 1st, 2013
Kink Bike Co is now hiring for an in house associate art director and graphic designer. Kink is looking
for someone passionate both in design and BMX to add to our creative department. Send an email to
info@kinkbmx.com to apply.
Location: Rochester, New York (Kink Headquarters)
Available: Immediately
Wages: Competitive
Position Description and Responsibilities:
-Print advertisement campaigns and design.
-Packaging creation and design.
-Complete bike and parts graphic and decal design.
-Apparel and softgoods design (tags, trim, shirt graphics, etc).
-Promotional item design (POP, brochures, flyers, accessories).
-Print and online catalogs.
-Creating motion graphics for promotional and riding videos.
-Online/web advertisement campaigns and design (web banners, etc).
-Website design and updating.
-Updating and promoting social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc).
-Creation and deployment online flipbooks/catalogs.
-Creation and deployment of email newsletters
Education:
-College degree preferred but not mandatory.
Experience:
-1-2 years of experience in action sports design desired.
Skills/Qualifications:
-Strong knowledge of Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Dreamweaver).
-Knowledge on latest CMS software (WordPress), HTML, CSS, etc.
-Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Google Mail software.
-Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and After Effects preferred but not mandatory.
-Excellent time management and organizational skills.
-Must be detail oriented and have good people skills.
-Able to work well in a group environment.
-Able to meet deadlines, accomplish tasks with minimal supervision and provide mistake-free work.
-Work closely with photographer for catalog layouts, ads, website, etc.
-Business to business experience desired (working directly with suppliers and vendors).”
Sneak Peek: Kink – Samurai Grips and Bearingless Pedals
Make your way on over to The Merged to get the low down on the new Kink Samurai grips and bearingless pedals they have coming through!
Ben Hittle Bike Check
Collateral caught up with Ben Hittle to check out his current prototype Mudrunner setup from Kink. Take a closer look by clicking here… She’s a dialed ride.
Tony Hamlin Bike Check
Kink – Chad Osburn 2013 Edit
Before I even hit play on this new Chad Osburn edit for Kink, I knew this was going to be a must see. Check out Chad shredding pools, waterslides, ditches and cement parks in this. Absolute roasting and style that you don’t want to miss! Hit that play button.
“The pride of Fresno, California. Chad is a beast!
Filmed and edited by Josh Peacock Henderson
Music by High On Fire “Cometh Down Hessian””
