Footwear Color Designer — Hybrid, Trend-Driven Palettes

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

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.