Apparel Color Designer

Apparel Color Designer Beaverton, OR; Onsite; Friday Remote Date: Apr 03, 2026 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:** Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive. Client Description Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.