Apparel Color Designer
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 United States, Oregon, Beaverton | |
 Apr 06, 2026 | |
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Overview
Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $36.60-40.67 Hourly up to $40.67/hr Start Date: Mar 16, 2026 We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Color Designer to join a Women's Apparel Color Design team on a contract basis. In this role, you will support seasonal color direction across a portfolio of existing product, collaborating closely with cross-functional partners to ensure cohesive, trend-right color stories from concept through manufacturing. This is a high-impact support position ideal for a candidate with a strong foundation in color technology and apparel design. Flagged items below are non-negotiable must-haves. Key Responsibilities *Collaborate with Apparel Design, Graphics, Print, Product Management, Merchandising, and Development to build cohesive seasonal color direction *Create original color palettes, narrative, and seasonal color refresh on existing products under direction of design leadership * Review samples, troubleshoot color execution challenges, and drive accuracy from concept to manufacturing *Conduct in-depth research across sport, fashion, art, and culture to inform color decisions *Support cross-functional designers with color expertise outside your assigned load when needed *Participate in the communication and presentation of compelling seasonal color proposals to internal and external audiences Qualifications & Requirements Experience * 1-3 years of experience in color design or apparel design * Expertise in color technology, materials, dyes, finishes, and color achievability * Strong ability to apply seasonal expressions to existing apparel silhouettes through trend-right use of color and materials Skills * Ability to communicate design intent through both mood boards and CADs * Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously *Passion for trend and color research, with the ability to gather cultural and market insights and interpret consumer behavior *Clear and compelling communicator, both verbally and visually, in cross-functional settings Software / Technical * High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Keynote Team & Working Environment This role will operate within a Women's Apparel Color Design team and will provide meaningful support work across the organization (ETW). The team operates on a traditional hybrid model with Fridays remote. Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative studio environment and ready to contribute from day one. #LI-MM3 **About Aquent Talent:** | |