Color Graphics Designer - Apparel [AQ-19294]

Aquent; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent Talent seeks a highly creative Color Graphics Designer to support an apparel color design team on upcoming projects, focusing on coloring and refinement of graphic artwork within established creative direction. The role emphasizes color sensibility, lifestyle branding, and collaboration across logos and complex artwork.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years in color graphics or related graphic design, and proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in color graphics, graphic design, or a closely related discipline.
• Graphic design experience within apparel, industrial design, web/digital design, or related creative environments.
• Strong understanding of color theory, color application, and visual composition.
• Elevated taste level and strong understanding of lifestyle-oriented design.
• Ability to work across a diverse range of graphic styles and levels of complexity.
• Experience manipulating existing graphic files, imagery, and artwork.
• Ability to work effectively with established color palettes and creative direction.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Quick thinker who can confidently respond to changing creative needs.
• Ability to clearly present and communicate creative work.
• Portfolio is required and should demonstrate strong color usage and diverse graphic artwork.

Responsibilities

• Apply color to a wide range of graphic artwork for lifestyle apparel.
• Work within established creative direction, seasonal concepts, and pre-developed color palettes.
• Edit, manipulate, and refine existing graphic files and imagery.
• Support graphics ranging from logos and simple treatments to complex artwork.
• Partner closely with apparel color design and creative team members to execute project needs.
• Translate creative direction into polished, visually compelling graphic solutions.
• Develop presentations that clearly communicate creative concepts, color decisions, and design thinking.
• Manage detailed, directive design assignments while maintaining creativity and execution.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Color graphics

Graphic design

Apparel design

Color theory

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Color palettes

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Miro

Vizcom

AI-assisted tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly creative Color Graphics Designer to support an apparel color design team on upcoming projects. This role will focus heavily on the coloring and refinement of graphic artwork, working within established creative direction and pre-developed color palettes while bringing a strong point of view around color, lifestyle, and visual storytelling.

This is an ideal opportunity for a designer who combines strong graphic design capabilities with an elevated color sensibility and taste level and is comfortable working across everything from logos and simpler graphics to highly creative and complex artwork.

Experience: 3+ years

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

What You’ll Do

• Apply color to a wide range of graphic artwork for lifestyle apparel.
• Work within established creative direction, seasonal concepts, and pre-developed color palettes.
• Edit, manipulate, and refine existing graphic files and imagery.
• Support graphics ranging from logos and simple treatments to complex, highly creative artwork.
• Partner closely with apparel color design and creative team members to execute project needs.
• Translate creative direction into polished, visually compelling graphic solutions.
• Develop presentations that clearly communicate creative concepts, color decisions, and design thinking.
• Manage detailed, directive design assignments while maintaining creativity and a high level of execution.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of professional experience in color graphics, graphic design, or a closely related discipline.
• Graphic design experience within apparel, industrial design, web/digital design, or related creative environments.
• Strong understanding of color theory, color application, and visual composition.
• Elevated taste level and strong understanding of lifestyle-oriented design.
• Ability to work across a diverse range of graphic styles and levels of complexity.
• Experience manipulating existing graphic files, imagery, and artwork.
• Ability to work effectively with established color palettes and creative direction.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Quick thinker who can confidently respond to changing creative needs.
• Ability to clearly present and communicate creative work.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Familiarity with Miro, Vizcom, and AI-assisted creative tools.
• Strong presentation-building skills.

Portfolio Requirements

A portfolio is required and will be an important part of the selection process. Portfolios should demonstrate:

• Strong and intentional use of color.
• A diverse range of graphic artwork and design styles.
• Examples ranging from logo work to more complex creative graphics.
• Personal or exploratory projects that demonstrate creative range.
• Clear examples of technical and creative competency.
• Process descriptions and storytelling that explain the thinking behind the work and how concepts developed from idea through final execution.

Experience within a major apparel, footwear, fashion, or lifestyle brand environment is highly preferred.

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.

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.