Color Designer

Recreational Equipment, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 64,600 - 103,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

Access to health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Accrued time off

Job summary

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) is looking for a Color Designer to craft inspiring color palettes that align with brand identity. You will work collaboratively across various teams to shape seasonal color stories and manage color tools throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 4-5+ years in color design, a relevant degree, and strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans, and a focus on inclusivity and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of experience in color, apparel, product, or material design.
• Skill in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.
• Ability to work within a product calendar.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal color strategy and storytelling.
• Build and manage color tools.
• Research trends and create seasonal color direction.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign)

Strong eye for color

Clear communication

Ability to manage deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design or related field

Job description

Overview

At REI, we believe great design helps people connect with the outdoors. As a Color Designer, you shape how our products look and feel through color. You create palettes that are inspiring, on-brand, and right for our customers.

You partner with teams across Product Strategy, Design, Materials, and Marketing to build strong color stories for each season. You also track trends, support seasonal themes, and keep color tools and files accurate. Your work helps deliver a clear and consistent REI design language.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Support seasonal color strategy and storytelling at the category level
• Build and manage color tools, including palettes, standards, and matching
• Research trends and create mood boards and seasonal color direction
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to align color with product goals
• Maintain color libraries and update digital files and PLM systems
• Follow timelines and support the color process from concept to delivery

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of experience in color, apparel, product, or material design
• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design or related field, or equivalent experience
• Skill in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign) and MS Office
• Strong eye for color, detail, and visual quality across products
• Ability to manage deadlines and work within a product calendar
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate across teams

What You Bring

You are curious about trends, materials, and the outdoor industry. You think about the customer and how color impacts their experience. You stay organized, solve problems, and adjust as needs change. You enjoy working with others and sharing ideas to improve the product.

Closing

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti‑racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Pay Range

$64,600.00 - $103,500.00 per year