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Color Designer Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Designer

Westwood, MA · On-site

$47.52/hr

Designer DEPARTMENT :Substation Design Engineering LOCATION :Westwood RATES OF PAY: $47.52 per hour ... to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion ...

Designer

Westwood, MA · On-site

$47.52/hr

Designer DEPARTMENT :Substation Design Engineering LOCATION :Westwood RATES OF PAY: $47.52 per hour ... to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion ...

The Crown Is Yours As a Designer, you'll craft high-impact campaigns and creative assets that ... principles across color, typography, layout, usability. * Enforce quality assurance by ...

The Crown Is Yours As a Designer, you'll craft high-impact campaigns and creative assets that ... principles across color, typography, layout, usability. * Enforce quality assurance by ...

Designer

Boston, MA · Remote

$60K - $80K/yr

Role Description The Designer will be a core contributor to how Newton Research looks and sounds ... A strong eye for typography, layout, and color - with the ability to execute quickly while ...

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Lynn, MA · On-site

$1.0K - $2.0K/wk

Prepare design files for print production, ensuring accurate color management, layout accuracy, and ... Experience designing stationery, gift, craft or toy categories a plus. * Embark on this creative ...

Sr. Designer

Boston, MA · On-site

$110K - $118K/yr

Ady Das is expanding our in-house design team and looking for a mid-senior level web designer to ... color and typography) Hand-code clean and web standards friendly HTML and CSS (HTML5 and CSS3 ...

Designer

Fitchburg, MA · Hybrid

$72K - $103K/yr

Support the department by creating moderately complex mechanical/electrical/electronic designs for ... color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any ...

Create computer-generated full-color graphics and/or vinyl output that can be printed and mounted to a substrate or weeded, cut and applied * Complete or modify designs from customer drawings, files ...

Create computer-generated full-color graphics and/or vinyl output that can be printed and mounted to a substrate or weeded, cut and applied * Complete or modify designs from customer drawings, files ...

Designer

Fitchburg, MA · On-site

$72K - $103K/yr

Support the department by creating moderately complex mechanical/electrical/electronic designs for ... color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any ...

Create computer-generated full-color graphics and/or vinyl output that can be printed and mounted to a substrate or weeded, cut and applied * Complete or modify designs from customer drawings, files ...

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How much do color designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for color designer in Massachusetts is $25.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.54 and $26.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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 the most commonly searched types of Color Designer jobs in Massachusetts? The most popular types of Color Designer jobs in Massachusetts are:
What cities in Massachusetts are hiring for Color Designer jobs? Cities in Massachusetts with the most Color Designer job openings:
Infographic showing various Color Designer job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,864 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

$48K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


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Job description


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 with a high degree of autonomy and requires little to no day-to-day direction.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develops new formulas for color samples which meet customer business and product needs.
  • Utilizes automated systems and technology (SAP, PC, Color Computer, etc.) to develop, diagnose and/or improve processes and resolve customer issues.
  • Completes formulations of color concentrates, Liquid, Freeze-Dri, and Dry Color products in a timely, cost efficient, and effective manner.
  • Records and communicates formulations in a clear and unambiguous manner, noting any special features or requirements.
  • Performs required Quality Control checks on all color matches prior to the shipment of samples. Functions as Quality Associate for samples as required.
  • Develops and maintains a safe working environment and good housekeeping conditions.
  • Ensures that all SAP paperwork is completed properly and accurately.
  • Observes applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Attends and participates in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.

Physical/Environ. Demands
Physical Demands: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects tools or controls; talk and/or hear. Occasionally required to sit. The individual must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and the ability to differentiate color.
Work Environment: The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. Work is inside and the typical noise level is loud. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The individual is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
Qualifications
  • At least 3 years of related experience required
  • At least 1 year experience of injection molding experience required
  • Strongly preference experience with pigments and liquid concentrates

Final compensation within this range may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, paid holidays annually. Learn more about our benefits at: Career Opportunities | Avient.
The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. Avient reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
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