Description
Job Id : 65932
Color Designer
Our client is seeking a talented Color Designer to join their team. This role is pivotal in shaping the visual identity of our products through innovative and consumer-centric color design solutions.
This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.
Color Designer Responsibilities
- Plan and execute color designs that enhance product, communications, or collateral materials.
- Collaborate closely with design, product marketing, development, and material consultants to develop effective color solutions aligned with market demands.
- Review all samples to ensure color achievability on various materials, partnering with design, marketing, and development for final approval.
- Maintain and communicate color calendar, timelines, and deadlines for timely completion of each product.
- Develop line art and coordinate materials for products, ensuring alignment with seasonal strategies.
- Create innovative, retail-focused color solutions based on thorough research of design, market, and lifestyle trends.
- Propose seasonal color strategies in collaboration with Color Design Managers and / or senior Color Designers.
- Lead color merchandising strategies and stories in partnership with Category and Design Directors.
- Utilize in-depth understanding of consumer and brand-positioning needs to improve product performance and appearance.
- Present category-specific color direction and merchandising strategies to internal audiences effectively.
- Participate in bi-annual color committee meetings to influence and integrate color needs into product development.
Color Designer Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant work experience in a creative field utilizing color design.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creative and effective use of color.
- Ability to consider trends, consumer evolution, distribution, and strategic merchandising plans in color design.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with design and business partners.
- Experience in reviewing samples and problem-solving color achievability on material issues.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with a clear ability to articulate color strategies.
- Highly organized and flexible, capable of managing multiple seasons and shifting priorities.
Preferred :
- Experience in designing and executing seasonal palettes for apparel collections.
- Proficiency in trend forecasting, consumer, and competitor market research.
- Previous experience mentoring junior designers.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving business needs.
Compensation : $43-$53 / hr. (DOE)
Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.
30+ days ago