Lead Designer, NSW Mens Apparel Color Design

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Pahokee (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited seeks a Lead Colour Designer to partner with the Senior Design Manager, NSW Apparel Colour, and drive colour design across product ranges. You will craft palettes, anchor seasonal narratives, and create compelling presentations supporting product aesthetics and positioning.

Ideal candidates have 5-7 years of demanding colour design experience, strong industry insight, and the ability to translate consumer trends into compelling colour stories within the sports apparel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design or related field is required.
• 5-7 years of technically challenging colour design experience.
• Strong understanding of colour trends, placement and materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute colour designs with the Design Manager, NSW Apparel Colour.
• Strategise colour palettes across product ranges.
• Develop palettes linked to seasonal narratives.
• Build presentation tools for colour concepts.
• Research and deliver colour, design and directional work for product aesthetics and target audiences.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Marketing, Merchandising and Development.

Skills

5-7 years colour design experience

Colour trends

Communication skills

Independent work

Networking

Storytelling with colour

Sport passion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Job description

About the Role

The Lead Colour Designer works with the Senior Design Manager, NSW Apparel Colour to plan and execute colour designs and strategise the use of palettes across a range of product. The role collaborates with the Design Triad—Apparel Design, Colour, Graphics, and Print—as well as Product Marketing, Merchandising, Colour/Material/Trim Development, and Tech Development. The designer creates focused solutions for product success, applies consumer and market insights to colour solutions, and contributes to meaningful product through product positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute colour designs with the Senior Design Manager, NSW Apparel Colour.
• Strategise the use of palettes across a range of product.
• Develop colour palettes linked to seasonal narratives.
• Build strong presentation tools.
• Colour line art to detail the creation of each product.
• Research and deliver colour, design, and directional work that influences product aesthetic, application, and target audience.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Marketing, Merchandising, and Development to create focused solutions.
• Apply insights on consumer needs, competitor products, consumer retail habits, colour, and market trends to colour solutions.
• Strategise around product positioning to create meaningful product.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design or related field; any suitable combination of education, experience, and training will be accepted.
• Minimum 5-7 years of technically challenging colour design experience.
• Understanding of colour trends, colour mixing, colour compatibility, and colour placement.
• Broad understanding of consumer needs, competitor products, consumer retail habits, colour, and market trends.
• Familiarity with product manufacturing processes including materials/fabrics, trims, and dye techniques.
• Strong verbal, written, visual, and high-profile communication skills in the local market language, including meeting facilitation and presentations.
• Ability to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas, and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management.
• Ability to work independently and harmoniously in a diverse group.
• Ability to network, influence, and utilise internal and external resources.
• Ability to articulate how colour can affect product and sales.
• Deep passion for and connection to sport.
• Ability to comfortably navigate ambiguity and define new spaces of a growing business.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong colour and apparel industry insights.
• Experience building stories that connect with the consumer and culture.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of product design and development process is preferred.

The Application Process

The interview process offers accommodations including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed.