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Footwear Color Designer

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

  • Beaverton, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • $40–$46.67 Per Hour

Highlights

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 . Trend & Consumer Insight Integration Stay ahead of color trends in fashion, art, sports, and design to inform product storytelling.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBeaverton, OR
Salary$40–$46.67 Per Hour

Description

Duration: 3-Month Assignment (Possible Extension/Conversion)
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.
  • Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency Utilize Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Keynote to present color concepts.
  • Adaptability & 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.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
  • 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.
Application Requirements:
  • Resume + Portfolio (PDF or Website Link) Required for consideration.
  • Brief Summary Highlight relevant experience in footwear color, trend analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
Note: This is not a leave coverage role the team has a shift in workload requiring immediate support.

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