Color Designer in Beaverton, Oregon - #66149 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 66149

Color Designer
Our client is seeking a talented Color Designer to join their team. This role is pivotal in shaping the visual identity of our products through innovative and consumer-centric color design solutions.

This role is onsite in Beaverton, Oregon.

Color Designer Responsibilities

• Plan and execute color designs that enhance product, communications, or collateral materials.
• Collaborate closely with design, product marketing, development, and material consultants to develop effective color solutions aligned with market demands.
• Review all samples to ensure color achievability on various materials, partnering with design, marketing, and development for final approval.
• Maintain and communicate color calendar, timelines, and deadlines for timely completion of each product.
• Develop line art and coordinate materials for products, ensuring alignment with seasonal strategies.
• Create innovative, retail-focused color solutions based on thorough research of design, market, and lifestyle trends.
• Propose seasonal color strategies in collaboration with Color Design Managers and/or senior Color Designers.
• Lead color merchandising strategies and stories in partnership with Category and Design Directors.
• Utilize in-depth understanding of consumer and brand-positioning needs to improve product performance and appearance.
• Present category-specific color direction and merchandising strategies to internal audiences effectively.
• Participate in bi-annual color committee meetings to influence and integrate color needs into product development.

Color Designer Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant work experience in a creative field utilizing color design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative and effective use of color.
• Ability to consider trends, consumer evolution, distribution, and strategic merchandising plans in color design.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with design and business partners.
• Experience in reviewing samples and problem-solving color achievability on material issues.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with a clear ability to articulate color strategies.
• Highly organized and flexible, capable of managing multiple seasons and shifting priorities.

Preferred:

• Experience in designing and executing seasonal palettes for apparel collections.
• Proficiency in trend forecasting, consumer, and competitor market research.
• Previous experience mentoring junior designers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving business needs.

Compensation: $43-$53/hr. (DOE)

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Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.