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Aquent

Apparel Color Designer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$36.60 - $40.67/hr

Translate inspiration into cohesive, elevated color concepts that support seasonal and product direction. * Partner closely with apparel designers, product designers, and creative teams throughout ...

Aquent

Apparel Color Designer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$42 - $46.67/hr

Are you a visionary color expert ready to define the visual language of future apparel collections ... Collaborate with designers and cross-functional partners in a fast-paced, highly dynamic ...

Aquent

Lead Apparel Color Designer Basketball

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$42 - $46.67/hr

... designs that define the next generation of product. What You'll Do * Develop seasonal color palettes and narratives for apparel collections. * Translate consumer insights and cultural trends into ...

Sunrise Systems Inc

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Color Design 2_26-04335

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$43 - $46/hr

Adobe Suite Apparel Color Designer II Who You'll Work With * As the Apparel Color Designer II, you will bring to life trend-relevant, narrative-driven concepts by being a color specialist at the ...

Sunrise Systems Inc

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Color Design 2_26-04335

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$43 - $46/hr

Adobe Suite Apparel Color Designer II Who You'll Work With * As the Apparel Color Designer II, you will bring to life trend-relevant, narrative-driven concepts by being a color specialist at the ...

Columbia

Senior Color Designer, Men's Apparel

Portland, OR

$108K - $115K/yr

ABOUT THE POSITION As our Senior Color Designer, you will be an influential member of the Apparel Color Design team who forecast, create and deliver the seasonal color palette. A passion for color ...

Columbia Sportswear Company

$100 - $125/hr

ABOUT THE POSITION As our Senior Color Designer, you will be an influential member of the Apparel Color Design team who forecast, create and deliver the seasonal color palette. A passion for color ...

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Aquent

Color Designer

Culver City, CA · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

About the Opportunity Are you a visionary designer passionate about the intersection of fashion ... apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering ...

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

Color Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

As a Color Designer, you shape how our products look and feel through color. You create palettes ... in color, apparel, product, or material design * Bachelor's degree in Product Design or related ...

DIYANU LLC

Fashion Print Designer - Apparel

Norristown, PA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Paid time off Fashion Print & Color Designer (Apparel) Location: Norristown, PA (Hybrid) Department: Design Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Senior Designer or CEO About D'IYANU D'IYANU is a leading e ...

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Beaverton, OR • On-site

Aquent
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 5 - 10K employees
Learn more about Aquentexternal

$36.60 - $40.67/hr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and curate sophisticated color palettes for apparel collections and product lines.

  • Create mood boards, color stories, and visual presentations to communicate creative direction.

  • Research fashion, cultural, and visual trends to identify relevant color and design opportunities.

Job description

Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$36.60-40.67 Hourly
up to $40.67/hr
Start Date:
Aug 28, 2026
Aquent, in partnership with a globally recognized consumer brand, is seeking a visionary design professional to profoundly influence the aesthetic direction of its apparel collections. This is a unique opportunity to shape the visual identity of products enjoyed by millions, translating cutting-edge trends into compelling color stories that resonate worldwide.
About the Client
Our client is a leading global consumer brand, celebrated for its innovative products and groundbreaking design. They foster a highly creative environment where design professionals push boundaries and set new standards in the industry.
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.
What You'll Do
  • 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.

What We're Looking For
  • 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.

The Ideal Candidate
You are highly visual, creatively curious, and have a refined fashion perspective. You know what makes a color palette feel elevated and cohesive, and you can turn inspiration into a compelling story that influences product design. You are comfortable bringing a strong creative point of view while collaborating with designers and cross-functional partners. Most importantly, you have a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional taste, fashion credibility, and the ability to create distinctive color stories for apparel.
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.
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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.

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