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USA Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.

Designer

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... their designs and facilities. Responsibilities We will provide training to help you develop the ... age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions ...

USA Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.

Designer

Upper Marlboro, MD · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... their designs and facilities. Responsibilities We will provide training to help you develop the ... age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions ...

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

Designer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$17.40 - $23.40/hr

Floor & Decor Designers provide a seamless start to finish consultative design service that builds ... color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual ...

USA Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.

Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... their designs and facilities. Responsibilities We will provide training to help you develop the ... age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions ...

USA Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.

Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... their designs and facilities. Responsibilities We will provide training to help you develop the ... age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions ...

Floor & Décor

Designer

Capitol Heights, MD · On-site

$17.75 - $24.65/hr

Floor & Decor Designers provide a seamless start to finish consultative design service that builds ... color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual ...

Floor & Décor

Designer

Woodbridge, VA · On-site

$17.40 - $23.40/hr

Floor & Decor Designers provide a seamless start to finish consultative design service that builds ... color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual ...

Floor & Décor

Designer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$17.40 - $23.40/hr

Floor & Decor Designers provide a seamless start to finish consultative design service that builds ... color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual ...

USA Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.

Designer

Fort Washington, MD · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... their designs and facilities. Responsibilities We will provide training to help you develop the ... age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions ...

USA Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.

Designer

Laurel, MD · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... their designs and facilities. Responsibilities We will provide training to help you develop the ... age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions ...

USA Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.

Designer

College Park, MD · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... their designs and facilities. Responsibilities We will provide training to help you develop the ... age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions ...

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

Designer

Capitol Heights, MD · On-site

$17.75 - $24.65/hr

Floor & Decor Designers provide a seamless start to finish consultative design service that builds ... color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual ...

SAIC

Graphic Designer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$120K - $160K/yr

Strong creative portfolio demonstrating good use of typography, grid-based design, white space, and color theory * Experience conceptualizing, designing, and creating highly effective graphics

C2 Technologies

Instructional Designer

Arlington, VA

$50K - $100K/yr

Instructional Designer C² Technologies seeks an Instructional Designer to collaborate with ... We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color ...

Ruppert Companies

Landscape Designer

Chantilly, VA

$55K - $75K/yr

Position Description The Designer is responsible for developing high-quality enhancement designs ... Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision ...

KBR, Inc

Web Designer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$135K - $175K/yr

Web Designer The Web Designer provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...

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How much do color designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for color designer in Washington is $26.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.31 and $27.21 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 Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,860 per year, or $26.9 per hour.

Designer

Silver Spring, MD • On-site

USA Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.
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$75K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.
Our Protective Design practice helps architects, owners, developers, and public agencies worldwide achieve security objectives while upholding each project's aesthetic, functional and budgetary goals. A recognized leader in security services - with more than 60 years of experience - we collaborate with clients and project teams to develop physical, technical, and operational security solutions for facilities of every type, use, and size.
The Role
Join a growing team working to keep people safe from security threats in the built environment. Our team includes people from a variety of architectural, engineering and security backgrounds who work together on a wide range of project types including education facilities, office buildings, transit infrastructure, and sports facilities. You'll join a team that is always learning and adapting as we perform risk assessments and advise architects and owners on improving the security of their designs and facilities.
Responsibilities
We will provide training to help you develop the following security, IT Infrastructure, AV design skills:
  • Learn to provide security/protective design consulting services for new and existing construction. Security topics include, but are not limited to physical security, security technology and operational security.
  • Perform risk assessments of existing or proposed facilities using industry standard threat, vulnerability, and risk assessment (TVRA) methods.
  • Produce coordinated Revit models and drawing sets for electronic security (e.g., access control, video surveillance), IT/Telecom (e.g., MDF/IDF layouts, backbone and pathway systems), and/or AV systems.
  • Draft reports and memorandums to communicate risk assessments, security requirements / recommendations and other technical design information.
  • Coordinate security requirements and design information with architects, owners, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.

Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil or Structural Engineering or other building design disciplines.
  • 2+ years of experience in the architecture and engineering industry.
  • Exposure to electrical engineering, electronic security systems, and/or IT Infrastructure systems preferred.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, Revit, Rhino preferred.
  • A strong interest in security consulting as it relates to building and infrastructure design and construction.
  • A desire to become familiar with the relevant standards, best practices, and methodologies for protecting people in and around facilities.
  • The position requires the candidate to gain and hold US Security clearance.

Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $75,000 - $85,000 annually. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by District of Columbia Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
  • Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Transit (where available)
  • 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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