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Aquent

Color Designer

Culver City, CA · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Plan, develop, and execute seasonal color designs for a designated category or division, ensuring both visual appeal and commercial viability. * Collaborate cross-functionally with design, product ...

Avient Corporation

Color Designer

Holden, MA · On-site

$48K - $72K/yr

Ensures that color samples are developed in accordance with customer specifications at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance. This position operates ...

Avient

Color Designer

Holden, MA · On-site

Ensures that color samples are developed in accordance with customer specifications at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance. This position operates ...

Avient

Color Designer

Holden, MA

Ensures that color samples are developed in accordance with customer specifications at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance. This position operates ...

Deckers

Lead Color Designer - HOKA Footwear

Portland, OR · Hybrid

$96K - $130K/yr

Lead Color Designer - HOKA Footwear Reports to: Sr. Manager, Color Design - HOKA Footwear Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid) Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday - Thursday The Role As Lead ...

Aquent

Lead Apparel Color Designer Basketball

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$42 - $46.67/hr

... designs that define the next generation of product, leaving your mark on global design trends. What You'll Do * Develop seasonal color palettes and narratives for apparel collections. * Translate ...

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How much do color designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for color designer in the United States is $23.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a color designer do?

A Color Designer is responsible for selecting and applying colors to characters, props, and environments in animation or design projects. They work closely with art directors and production designers to ensure consistency and mood alignment. Their role involves creating color scripts, palettes, and guides to maintain a cohesive visual style.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a color designer?

To thrive as a Color Designer, you need a strong sense of color theory, design fundamentals, and an eye for visual harmony, often supported by a background in graphic design, art, or related fields. Familiarity with digital design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and color management systems is typically required, and certifications in color science can be advantageous. Strong communication, creativity, and attention to detail are important soft skills that help Color Designers work effectively with teams and clients. These skills ensure that color choices consistently align with brand, product, or project goals, creating visually compelling and effective results.

What are some common challenges faced by color designers in their role?

Color Designers often encounter challenges such as maintaining color consistency across different media and substrates, staying updated with evolving trends, and effectively communicating their color choices to clients or collaborators who may not have a design background. They may also need to balance creative vision with practical limitations, such as material restrictions or production processes. Navigating tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality results can also be demanding. However, these challenges foster a dynamic work environment and encourage growth in both technical and creative problem-solving skills.

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Infographic showing various Color Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,320 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

Color Designer

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)

Seattle, WA • On-site

$64K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 24 days ago

REI rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 172 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

63rd of 737 rated retailers

Job description

Overview
At REI, we believe great design helps people connect with the outdoors. As a Color Designer, you shape how our products look and feel through color. You create palettes that are inspiring, on-brand, and right for our customers.
You partner with teams across Product Strategy, Design, Materials, and Marketing to build strong color stories for each season. You also track trends, support seasonal themes, and keep color tools and files accurate. Your work helps deliver a clear and consistent REI design language.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
  • Support seasonal color strategy and storytelling at the category level
  • Build and manage color tools, including palettes, standards, and matching
  • Research trends and create mood boards and seasonal color direction
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to align color with product goals
  • Maintain color libraries and update digital files and PLM systems
  • Follow timelines and support the color process from concept to delivery

Qualifications
  • 4-5+ years of experience in color, apparel, product, or material design
  • Bachelor's degree in Product Design or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Skill in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign) and MS Office
  • Strong eye for color, detail, and visual quality across products
  • Ability to manage deadlines and work within a product calendar
  • Clear communication and ability to collaborate across teams

What You Bring
You are curious about trends, materials, and the outdoor industry. You think about the customer and how color impacts their experience. You stay organized, solve problems, and adjust as needs change. You enjoy working with others and sharing ideas to improve the product.
Closing
At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity - that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.
Pay Transparency
We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.
REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.
Pay Range
$64,600.00 - $103,500.00 per year

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About REI

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REI, or Recreational Equipment, Inc. is a widely respected retail company based in Kent, WA, US. The company caters to the outdoor recreation industry, providing a complete range of high-quality, sustainable gear and sporting goods. Founded in 1938 by avid mountaineers, it was built on the passion for exploring the outdoors and offers products for camping, hiking, cycling, fitness, paddle sports, snow sports, and more. REI also conducts outdoor adventure trips and classes. Its mission is to inspire, educate, and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. For decades, REI has stood by its core values of authenticity, quality, service, respect, integrity, and balance. Proudly, the company has made Fortune Magazine's list of "100 Best Companies to Work For" every year since the list's inception.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kent, WA, US

Year founded

1938

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