Color Designer

Color Designer – Apparel (Special Project)

This role focuses on developing color direction for both streetwear and performance apparel within commercial product lines. The designer will translate inspiration from elevated, trend-forward concepts into scalable color solutions for broader retail distribution.

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to create cohesive color palettes that align with seasonal direction while remaining commercially viable for everyday consumers. This includes apparel distributed through large retail channels and accessible fashion markets.

Portfolio Requirement

Must include a portfolio demonstrating:

• Inspiration sources

• Color palettes developed from that inspiration

• Application of color across apparel designs

Must-Have Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in color design for apparel (footwear-only experience will not be considered)

• Proven ability to develop and execute color strategies across multiple product lines and distribution channels

• Experience translating high-level design direction into commercially viable color palettes

• Strong understanding of mass-market/retail apparel (“everyday consumer” products)

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience within large-scale apparel or lifestyle brands

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and own the color design process end-to-end

• Proficiency in design tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Viscom, Gravity Sketch, and CLO