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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

Jun 16, 2026 Lead Designer - Basketball Apparel Color (Contract) Location: Beaverton, OR (Hybrid - 4 days onsite) Duration: ~6 months (extension possible, not guaranteed) About the Role We're looking ...

Crateandbarrel

Designer

Portland, OR

Designers work with customers to help plan and design their spaces. Through elevated designs and ... color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental ...

Aquent

Sportswear Apparel Designer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$66.60 - $74/hr

Experience with color and materials design * Experience designing apparel graphics and accessories * Knowledge of youth culture, sport culture, fashion trends, and emerging consumer communities

FASTSIGNS #200201

Graphic Designer

Happy Valley, OR · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

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 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for color designer in Portland, OR is $25.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.96 and $25.58 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.

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Infographic showing various Color Designer job openings in Portland, OR as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,473 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Senior Designer, Field Sports , Color Design

Nike

Beaverton, OR • On-site

$106K - $113K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Nike rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 274 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
The first point of contact that you will collaborate with is the Design Triad, consisting of Footwear Design, Materials, Graphics, and Print. Layering in Product Marketing, Merchandising, Color/Material/Trim Development, as well as Tech Development.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for a Senior Footwear Color Designer, to work with the Senior Manager of Color & Materials Design to plan and execute footwear color designs, strategize use of palettes across a range of product which includes Diamond (Baseball), American Football, and Cricket product. Working collaboratively with Design, Product Marketing, Merchandising, and Development, you will create focused solutions for success.
Here, you will strategize around product positioning and strive to create meaningful product. A broad understanding of consumer needs, competitor products, consumer retail habits, color, and market trends is important, as you apply these insights into color solutions.
We are looking for a hardworking Senior Color Designer, with a deep passion for and connection to sport; someone that can comfortably navigate ambiguity and define new spaces of a growing business. Someone who is flexible and can adapt to changing priorities. You will bring strong color and apparel industry insights and have experience building stories that connect with the consumer and culture.
  • Bachelor's degree in Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of technically challenging color design experience, preferably in footwear
  • Understanding of color trends, color mixing, color compatibility, and color placement
  • Knowledge of product design and development process is preferred
  • Familiarity with product manufacturing processes including materials/fabrics; trims; dye techniques
  • Strong verbal, written, visual, and high-profile communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations
  • Ability to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management; work independently and harmoniously in a diverse group
  • Ability to network, influence, and utilize internal and external resources as well as to articulate how color can affect product and sales

**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE SUBMIT A COLOR DESIGN FOCUSED PORTFOLIO (PDF OR WEBSITE)
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
As our Senior Color Designer, you will develop color palettes to link into seasonal narratives, build strong presentation tools, and color line art to detail the creation of each product. You will research and deliver color, design, and directional work that influence and impact the product aesthetic, application, and target audience. You'll use sophisticated design skills to build original, innovative color solutions for the field sports product range, which includes Diamond (Baseball), American Football, and Cricket product.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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