Apparel Color Designer in Beaverton, Oregon - #72043 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 72043

Apparel Color Designer
Our client is seeking an Apparel Color Designer to support seasonal product creation through thoughtful and trend-driven color application. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and collaborative designer who can balance creativity with execution, translating insights into compelling color stories across product lines. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, a passion for color innovation, and the ability to communicate design intent clearly across cross-functional teams.

This role follows a hybrid work model based in the Beaverton, Oregon area.

Apparel Color Designer Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams including design, product, and development to support cohesive seasonal color direction.
• Develop and apply color palettes, narratives, and updates to existing products under the guidance of design leadership.
• Translate trend research and cultural insights into relevant and market-driven color applications.
• Create visual tools such as mood boards and CADs to communicate color direction and design intent.
• Review product samples, identify color execution issues, and help ensure accuracy from concept through production.
• Provide color expertise and support across multiple projects and teams as needed.

Apparel Color Designer Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in apparel or color design, with a strong understanding of color application in product.
• Prior experience within a large-scale or global consumer brand environment strongly preferred.
• Expertise in color theory, materials, dyes, finishes, and overall color feasibility in production.
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and presentation tools such as Keynote.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly through both visual and verbal storytelling.

Compensation: Up to $40.67/hr. (DOE)

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