Designer Color Design

Global Sports Jobs Limited; United States; À distance; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Global Sports Jobs Limited seeks a Designer, Colour Design to lead colour strategy for ACG accessories, apparel and footwear. You will conceptualise seasonal palettes, material applications and visual narratives aligned with Nike standards, consumer insights and market trends.

You will collaborate with designers, product teams and vendors, using Vizcom, Clo3d and Gravity Sketch to deliver market-ready concepts and production-ready details for multiple product categories.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a design discipline.
• 1 year of experience in colour design.
• Experience in accessories, apparel and footwear colour design.
• Experience in seasonal colour direction.
• Experience in colour concept development.
• Experience in product life cycle management.
• Vizcom software proficiency.
• Gravity Sketch proficiency.
• Clo3d software proficiency.
• Vendor and factory coordination experience.

Responsabilités

• Lead colour design strategy and execution for all accessories, footwear and apparel within the ACG business unit.
• Research and develop seasonal colour palettes, material applications and visual narratives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create market-ready products and strengthen brand identity.
• Use CAD, digital illustration and rendering tools to produce visuals and design specs.
• Manage colour execution from concept to production including lab dips and manufacturing communication.
• Analyse consumer trends to develop differentiated colour solutions for global markets.
• Coordinate with global manufacturing and vendors to ensure colour consistency and quality standards.
• Apply expertise to optimise colour application processes and production efficiency.
• Present colour direction and product narratives to leadership and stakeholders.

Connaissances

Colour design

Seasonal colour direction

Product life cycle management

Fashion design

Colour theory

Apparel innovation

Formation

Master's degree in Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Architectural Design or Product Design

Outils

Vizcom

Gravity Sketch

Clo3d

Description du poste

About the Role

The Designer, Colour Design leads colour design strategy and execution for all accessories, footwear and apparel within the ACG business unit, while supporting seasonal colour development initiatives across apparel and footwear categories to ensure cohesive brand storytelling and product alignment. The role involves researching, conceptualising and developing seasonal colour palettes, material applications and visual narratives that align with ACG's performance-driven design philosophy, consumer insights, global market trends and Nike brand standards. The designer works cross-functionally with apparel and footwear designers, graphic designers, technical developers, product managers and merchandising teams, and partners with global manufacturing teams, material vendors and product creation partners. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S., except from AK, AL, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV and WY.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead colour design strategy and execution for all accessories, footwear and apparel within the ACG business unit, while supporting seasonal colour development initiatives across apparel and footwear categories.
• Research, conceptualise and develop innovative seasonal colour palettes, material applications and visual narratives aligned with ACG's performance-driven design philosophy, consumer insights, global market trends and Nike brand standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with apparel designers, footwear designers, graphic designers, technical developers, product managers and merchandising teams to create commercially viable and market-ready products that elevate brand identity and consumer engagement.
• Utilise advanced Computer-Aided Design (CAD), digital illustration and VIZCOM rendering tools to produce high-quality visual presentations, colour renderings, concept boards and design specifications that communicate design intent throughout the product creation lifecycle.
• Drive end-to-end colour execution from initial concept development through commercialisation, including colour mapping, material and trim selection, prototype reviews, lab dip approvals, manufacturing communication and production validation.
• Analyse consumer behaviour, cultural trends, outdoor performance influences and competitive market landscapes to develop unique and differentiated colour solutions that strengthen the ACG product line within the global sportswear and fashion industry.
• Partner with global manufacturing teams, material vendors and product creation partners to ensure accurate colour consistency, production feasibility and adherence to Nike quality standards across multiple product categories and supply chain environments.
• Apply expertise in product creation, manufacturing innovation and supply chain coordination to optimise colour application processes, improve production efficiencies and support scalable product development initiatives.
• Present seasonal design concepts, colour direction strategies and product narratives to internal leadership and cross-functional stakeholders through compelling visual communication, rendering and storytelling techniques.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Master's degree in Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Architectural Design or Product Design.
• 1 year of experience in the job offered or in a designer-related occupation.
• Experience in accessories, apparel and footwear colour design.
• Experience in seasonal colour direction.
• Experience in colour concept development.
• Experience in product life cycle management.
• Experience in colour palette creation.
• Vizcom software proficiency.
• Gravity Sketch proficiency.
• Clo3d software proficiency.
• Vendor and factory coordination experience.
• Spreadsheet management and data organisation experience.
• Specialised expertise in fashion design, colour theory, product visualisation and apparel innovation gained through advanced academic training.

Workplace

Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S., except from AK, AL, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV and WY.

The Application Process

Accommodations are offered to complete the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, an accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning and other reasonable modifications as needed.