Sr. Apparel Color Designer in Beaverton, Oregon - #71888 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 71888

Senior Apparel Color Designer
Our client is seeking a Senior Apparel Color Designer to support a high-visibility, fast-paced initiative focused on translating premium design inspiration into commercially successful apparel color stories. This individual will play a key role in shaping color direction across both sport and lifestyle product lines, balancing creativity with a strong understanding of mass-market appeal. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, deep consumer awareness, and the ability to execute across multiple projects with precision and speed.

This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.

Senior Apparel Color Designer Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of seasonal color direction across apparel collections, ensuring alignment with broader design vision and commercial objectives.
• Translate premium or concept-driven design inspiration into accessible, retail-ready color palettes for high-volume product lines.
• Drive color strategy across multiple categories, incorporating consumer insights, market trends, and distribution channels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, product, and development partners to ensure cohesive and executable color solutions.
• Manage the end-to-end color design process, from initial concept through final production, including sample reviews and approvals.
• Create and maintain color palettes, line art, and presentation materials that clearly communicate design intent.
• Ensure all color deliverables meet established timelines, calendars, and seasonal milestones.
• Present color direction and storytelling to internal stakeholders, articulating the connection between consumer, trend, and product.
• Research and apply market, cultural, and competitive insights to inform color decisions and enhance product relevance.
• Mentor and share knowledge with junior team members while contributing to overall design excellence.

Senior Apparel Color Designer Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in apparel color design, with a strong emphasis on apparel (footwear-only experience will not be considered).
• Proven ability to build and execute color strategies across both performance and lifestyle apparel.
• Strong understanding of commercial product design and the ability to create color solutions for broad consumer audiences.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• A compelling portfolio that clearly showcases inspiration, color development process, and finalized palettes.
• Advanced proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• Deep knowledge of consumer behavior, retail trends, and competitive landscape.
• Experience working within large, global brands or similar environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with additional tools such as CLO, Viscom, or 3D design platforms is a plus.

Compensation: Up to $56.67/hr. (DOE)

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