​Apparel Color Designer [AQ-16047]

About the role

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced design professional to join a dynamic product design organization. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in developing elevated, fashion-forward color concepts and visual narratives for apparel collections. Your keen eye for aesthetics and deep understanding of fashion will directly impact the visual appeal and market success of upcoming lines, making a significant contribution to the brand’s iconic presence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and curate sophisticated color palettes for apparel collections and product lines.
• Create compelling mood boards, color stories, and visual presentations that communicate a clear creative direction.
• Research fashion, cultural, and visual trends to identify relevant color and design opportunities.
• Translate inspiration into cohesive, elevated color concepts that support seasonal and product direction.
• Partner closely with apparel designers, product designers, and creative teams throughout the design process.
• Present creative concepts and clearly articulate the thinking and inspiration behind color decisions.
• Help ensure color direction is cohesive across collections while maintaining a strong and distinctive point of view.
• Contribute to digital design presentations and creative assets using industry-standard design tools.
• Incorporate feedback from cross-functional partners while maintaining the integrity of the overall creative vision.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in apparel color design, color direction, fashion design, or a closely related discipline.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating fashion-forward apparel color concepts and visual storytelling.
• Exceptional taste level and visual judgment, with an eye for sophisticated, premium, and high-end aesthetics.
• Strong ability to curate color palettes and build cohesive color stories.
• Experience developing and presenting mood boards and visual concepts.
• Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to explain creative decisions and design rationale.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, color, materials, and apparel design.
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in design, fashion, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in apparel design in addition to color design.
• Ability to create line art, digital sketches, or fashion illustrations.
• Background working in high fashion, luxury, contemporary, or premium apparel.
• Experience developing seasonal color direction for collections or product assortments.
• Experience working with global fashion, lifestyle, athletic, or consumer brands.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between color, materials, silhouette, and overall product expression.
• Experience collaborating across apparel, footwear, materials, and product design teams.