Seasonal Color Designer - Trend-Driven & Mentorship

Mindlance; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion design firm in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Color Designer to focus on innovative color solutions for products. The role requires collaboration with design, marketing, and development teams to create seasonal color strategies. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in fashion environments. Responsibilities include conducting consumer research and presenting color direction to internal audiences. A hybrid work schedule is available.

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with design, product marketing, and material consultants.
• Experience in creating seasonal color strategies and merchandising stories.
• Strong understanding of consumer, brand-positioning, and market trends.
• Ability to present and communicate color direction to internal audiences.
• Mentorship skills to guide more junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the appearance of products and collateral materials.
• Plan and execute color designs and collaborate with multiple teams.
• Conduct consumer research to enhance product performance.
• Present category-specific color direction to internal groups.
• Educate and mentor junior designers.

Skills

Knowledge of footwear creation/development processes (e.g., FF process)

Experience in fast-paced fashion environments

Knowledge of color achievability and execution on a range of substrates (materials)

Process-oriented yet adaptable to changing business asks

Deep knowledge of textiles and materials

Experience with PLM systems / Technical design experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience

PhD or Law Degree + 3 years' experience

Master's Degree + 4 years' experience

Associate's Degree + 6 years' experience

High School Diploma + 7 years' experience

Job description

A leading fashion design firm in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Color Designer to focus on innovative color solutions for products. The role requires collaboration with design, marketing, and development teams to create seasonal color strategies. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in fashion environments. Responsibilities include conducting consumer research and presenting color direction to internal audiences. A hybrid work schedule is available.