We're looking for a Color Designer to work with the internal and external partners to plan and execute color designs, strategize use of palettes across a range of products. Working collaboratively with Design, Product Marketing, Merchandising, and Development, you will create focused solutions for success.
Here, you will strategize around product positioning, and strive to create meaningful product. A broad understanding of consumer needs, competitor products, consumer retail habits, color, and market trends is important, as you apply these insights into color solutions.
We are looking for a hardworking Color Designer, with a deep passion for and connection to sport; someone that can comfortably navigate ambiguity and define new spaces of a growing business. Someone who is flexible and can adapt to changing priorities. You will bring strong color and footwear industry insights and have experience building stories that connect with the consumer and culture. *Portfolio required!*
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Design or a related major or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1-4 years design experience
- Understanding of color trends, color mixing, color compatibility, and color placement
- Knowledge of product design and development process
- Familiarity with product manufacturing processes including: materials/fabrics; trims; dye techniques
- Strong verbal, written, visual, and high-profile communication skills in local market language, including meeting facilitation and presentations
- Ability to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management; work independently and harmoniously in a diverse group
- Ability to network, influence, and utilize internal and external resources as well as to articulate how color can affect product and sales
Must Have:
- 4+ YOE as a Lead color designer in the fashion industry
- Wholistic vision of products and has a strong point of view, can create original concepts
Nice to Have:
- Experience working with internal and external teams on celebrity product collaborations
- Passionate about our client, Wants to grow and is very self motivative, independent worker
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $42.00 to $46.67 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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Client Description
Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.