Color Technologist Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

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Kforce has a client located in Beaverton, OR who is looking for a Footwear - Color Designer 3.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Color Designer to help create compelling color stories and product executions across footwear. This role partners closely with Design, Product Management, Development, and Materials teams to deliver market-right color solutions that elevate the brand.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Color Design:
* Create and execute color designs for footwear products
* Develop seasonal color stories, palettes, and product-specific color solutions
* Partner with Design, Product Marketing, Development, and Materials teams throughout the product creation process
* Review samples and communicate revisions to ensure color accuracy and execution
* Finalize color specifications and support products through commercialization
Creative & Trend Research:
* Research color, consumer, cultural, fashion, and lifestyle trends
* Translate insights into innovative color solutions for future products
* Contribute to seasonal color direction, merchandising strategies, and product journeys
Product Execution:
* Manage color timelines and deliverables
* Create and maintain line art, color specifications, CAD file organization and related product documentation
* Coordinate materials and color application across product lines
* Ensure all milestones and deadlines are met
Team Contribution:
* Share expertise and best practices with teammates
* Support and mentor junior designers when needed
* Contribute to a collaborative and creative team environment
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
* 5+ years of experience in Color design for footwear
* Strong understanding of color theory, color application, and storytelling
* Experience working within a product creation process from concept through commercialization
* Strong collaboration and communication skills
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator and Photoshop)
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
* Portfolio: Color story telling, moodboards, context for why colors were chosen
* Knowledge of Sneaker culture and consumer trends, has used consumer insight data to make decisions
* Experience with sportswear, lifestyle, or streetwear narratives
Nice to have skills:
* Has managed color product journeys, can look at seasonal lines and create original color stories
* Managing communications between cross-functional teams
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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