Color Design Associate

Everlane; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,240 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Everlane is seeking a Color Design Associate in Los Angeles to support the creation of seasonal color palettes and visual assets. In this full-time hybrid role, you will assist in developing patterns and ensuring color consistency across product collections. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in color design and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in a related design field. A passion for collaboration and brand trends is essential, along with an entrepreneurial spirit in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in color design, color analyst, textile, concept, or similar role.
• Elevated eye for color and pattern with an innate sense of relevant brand trends.
• Desire to work on an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Design Managers in seasonal color palette creation and pattern development.
• Build digital color and pattern palettes based on concept boards.
• Organize and maintain dip approval binders and digital tracking.

Skills

Color design experience

Collaborative skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of brand trends

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or related design field

Job description

The Color Design Associate supports the Design Managers and VP of Design in creating seasonal color palettes and visual assets, as well as managing dip and basic pattern development and approvals. Reporting into the Design Manager, you will play a key role in shaping how our color and pattern are internally executed and externally experienced by our customers. Success in this role will be defined by maintaining bulk color consistency and ensuring pattern continuity and accuracy across the collection. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who values feedback as a tool for growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Design Managers in seasonal color palette creation, develop patterns, and execute through to bulk fabrications
• Build physical and digital color and pattern palettes led by seasonal concept boards (concept team owned)
• Build Product Playbook and other visual communication assets
• Assist in coloring the line: filling CAD pages and maintaining visual line sheets with the direction of Design Managers
• Own loading dip and artwork requests with the correct fabrication, dye technique, and print specifications shared by the Design Managers
• Build Pitch sheets for artwork/pattern development with guidance from Design Managers
• Responsible for color approvals with support from Design Managers
• Organize & maintain dip approval binder, dip folders, and all digital tracking of dip approvals and color names
• Work closely with Raw Materials to understand color and pattern feasibility across all materials
• Partner with Design & Merchandising teams to understand color and pattern performance to inform future palette and pattern decisions
• Partner with cross‑functional teams with Design Managers: Raw Materials, Sourcing, Product Development and Merchandising

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in color design, color analyst, textile, concept or similar role
• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or closely related design field
• Elevated eye for color and pattern with an innate sense of relevant brand trends
• The desire to work on an entrepreneurial, collaborative and diverse team that is dedicated to doing good for the planet and the consumer

Fine Print

This is a full-time role based in our Los Angeles Creative Studio located in the Arts District. We are on a hybrid schedule, with at least three days in the office per week, Tuesdays through Thursdays.

California resident: At Everlane, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. The compensation range for this role is $20.50-$32.00 per hour. This range is based on the Los Angeles geographic area and the actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.