Footwear Color Designer
1 week ago
Work Schedule: 4:1 Hybrid (Onsite M-Th, WFH Friday)
Job Overview:
- We are seeking a Footwear Color Designer to help shape the future of footwear through innovative color storytelling, trend-driven narratives, and product excellence. The ideal candidate will combine creative vision, technical expertise in color application, and a deep understanding of consumer trends to elevate footwear designs.
- This role requires a strategic thinker with strong collaboration skills, capable of balancing business-driven color strategies with bold, distinctive storytelling. You will work closely with Design Directors, developers, and manufacturing partners to ensure color execution meets high standards.
- Portfolio Required: Must submit a creative design portfolio (PDF or website link) to be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop & Execute Color Strategies - Create compelling blocking strategies, color journeys, and palettes that align with category direction.
- Trend & Consumer Insight Integration - Stay ahead of color trends in fashion, art, sports, and design to inform product storytelling.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Design, Development, and Manufacturing to ensure color accuracy and achievability.
- Technical Color Expertise - Demonstrate strong knowledge of dyes, finishes, materials, and color technology to achieve desired effects.
- Sample Review & Troubleshooting - Evaluate prototypes, identify color achievability issues, and communicate adjustments efficiently.
- dobe Creative Suite Proficiency - Utilize Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Keynote to present color concepts.
- daptability & Speed - Thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling last-minute changes and ambiguity while maintaining product excellence.
Qualifications & Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Design (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5+ years in Footwear/Apparel Color Design (or related field: textiles, materials, trend forecasting).
- Strong portfolio showcasing color storytelling, palette development, and footwear/apparel applications.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) & Keynote (Mac).
- Understanding of color technology (dyes, finishes, material interactions).
- Hybrid Availability - Must work onsite at Company WHQ (Mon-Thurs), remote Fridays.
- Experience with leading sport/lifestyle brands (e.g., Adidas, Under Armour, Reebok, Hoka, On, Lululemon, etc.).
- Knowledge of Footwear Product Creation process.
Why Join?
- Impactful Work: Shape the future of footwear color design with global influence.
- Dynamic Team: Collaborate with top-tier designers & innovators in sportswear.
- Growth Potential: Possible extension or FTE conversion based on performance.
pplication Requirements:
- Resume + Portfolio (PDF or Website Link) - Required for consideration.
- Brief Summary - Highlight relevant experience in footwear color, trend analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
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