Color Design 2

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A footwear and apparel design company in Beaverton, OR, is seeking a Color and Apparel Designer for a 2-3 month hybrid contract. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in color design or apparel design, showcasing expertise in color technology and materials. Responsibilities include collaborating with various teams to create cohesive seasonal color directions, developing color palettes, and presenting proposals. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Keynote is essential, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in color or apparel design required.
• Expertise in color technology, materials, dyes, finishes, and color achievability essential.
• Strong ability to apply seasonal expressions to footwear through trend-right color use.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create seasonal color direction.
• Develop original color palettes and refresh existing products.
• Drive accuracy in color execution from concept to manufacturing.
• Conduct research in sport, fashion, art, and culture for color decisions.
• Support designers with color expertise as needed.
• Present seasonal color proposals to audiences.

Skills

Color design

Apparel design

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Keynote

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Keynote

Job description

Contract Duration: 02 - 03 Months Contract

Location: Beaverton, OR

Hybrid

• 1-3 years of experience in color design or apparel design
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Keynote
• Passion for trend and color research, with the ability to gather cultural and market insights and interpret consumer behavior
• Clear and compelling communicator, both verbally and visually, in cross-functional settings
• Strong ability to apply seasonal expressions to existing footwear silhouettes through trend-right use of color and materials; able to communicate design intent through both mood boards and CADs
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Expertise in color technology, materials, dyes, finishes, and color achievability

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Apparel Design, Graphics, Print, Product Management, Merchandising, and Development to build cohesive seasonal color direction
• Create original color palettes, narrative, and seasonal color refresh on existing products with supervision from design leadership
• Review samples, troubleshoot color execution challenges, and drive accuracy from concept to manufacturing
• Conduct in-depth research across sport, fashion, art, and culture to inform color decisions
• Support cross‑functional designers with color expertise outside your assigned load when needed
• Participate in the communication and presentation of compelling seasonal color proposals to internal and external audience

Must have skills:

• Apparel design exp (Expertise in color technology, materials, dyes, finishes, and color achievability)
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong ability to apply seasonal expressions to existing footwear silhouettes through trend-right use of color and materials; able to communicate design intent through both mood boards and CADs

Software/technical requirements:

• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Keynote