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Creative Direction Fashion Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Apparel Color Designer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$36.60 - $40.67/hr

Create compelling mood boards, color stories, and visual presentations that communicate a clear creative direction. * Research fashion, cultural, and visual trends to identify relevant color and ...

Creative Director

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

House of CB is a global fashion brand celebrated for its empowering, feminine designs and statement ... Based in Los Angeles, you'll own the creative direction of all major photo shoots -- from concept ...

Home Creative Director

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Experience translating brand inspiration into real product and creative direction * Strong understanding of luxury, fashion, interiors, or home aesthetics * Ability to balance big ideas with ...

$150 - $200/hr

Experience translating brand inspiration into real product and creative direction * Strong understanding of luxury, fashion, interiors, or home aesthetics * Ability to balance big ideas with ...

Responsibilities Drive the overarching creative direction for Meta Wearables across meta.com ... fashion, or luxury brand creative • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize ...

Provides clear direction, prioritization, feedback, and career development opportunities to ... Maintains awareness of fashion, lifestyle, cultural, digital, and competitive trends to inspire ...

Provides clear direction, prioritization, feedback, and career development opportunities to ... Maintains awareness of fashion, lifestyle, cultural, digital, and competitive trends to inspire ...

Provides clear direction, prioritization, feedback, and career development opportunities to ... Maintains awareness of fashion, lifestyle, cultural, digital, and competitive trends to inspire ...

Provides clear direction, prioritization, feedback, and career development opportunities to ... Maintains awareness of fashion, lifestyle, cultural, digital, and competitive trends to inspire ...

... creative direction. * Translate creative concepts and personas into distinct, cohesive fashion stories through styling * Collaborate closely with Content Creators to bring concepts to life and make ...

Creative Director

Detroit, MI · Hybrid

$250K - $270K/yr

This role demands a strong background in art direction, with a deep understanding of visual ... Experience working with fashion, lifestyle, or product-driven brands is a plus * Demonstrated ...

... creative direction. * Translate creative concepts and personas into distinct, cohesive fashion stories through styling * Collaborate closely with Content Creators to bring concepts to life and make ...

Creative Director

Detroit, MI · On-site

$250K - $270K/yr

This role demands a strong background in art direction, with a deep understanding of visual ... Experience working with fashion, lifestyle, or product-driven brands is a plus * Demonstrated ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for creative direction fashion in the United States is $104,593.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $146,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Apparel Color Designer

Beaverton, OR • On-site

Aquent
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 5 - 10K employees

$36.60 - $40.67/hr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop and curate sophisticated color palettes for apparel collections and product lines.

  • Create mood boards, color stories, and visual presentations to communicate creative direction.

  • Research fashion, cultural, and visual trends to identify relevant color and design opportunities.


Job description

Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$36.60-40.67 Hourly
up to $40.67/hr
Start Date:
Aug 28, 2026
Aquent, in partnership with a globally recognized consumer brand, is seeking a visionary design professional to profoundly influence the aesthetic direction of its apparel collections. This is a unique opportunity to shape the visual identity of products enjoyed by millions, translating cutting-edge trends into compelling color stories that resonate worldwide.
About the Client
Our client is a leading global consumer brand, celebrated for its innovative products and groundbreaking design. They foster a highly creative environment where design professionals push boundaries and set new standards in the industry.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly creative and experienced design professional to join a dynamic product design organization. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in developing elevated, fashion-forward color concepts and visual narratives for apparel collections. Your keen eye for aesthetics and deep understanding of fashion will directly impact the visual appeal and market success of upcoming lines, making a significant contribution to the brand's iconic presence.
What You'll Do
  • Develop and curate sophisticated color palettes for apparel collections and product lines.
  • Create compelling mood boards, color stories, and visual presentations that communicate a clear creative direction.
  • Research fashion, cultural, and visual trends to identify relevant color and design opportunities.
  • Translate inspiration into cohesive, elevated color concepts that support seasonal and product direction.
  • Partner closely with apparel designers, product designers, and creative teams throughout the design process.
  • Present creative concepts and clearly articulate the thinking and inspiration behind color decisions.
  • Help ensure color direction is cohesive across collections while maintaining a strong and distinctive point of view.
  • Contribute to digital design presentations and creative assets using industry-standard design tools.
  • Incorporate feedback from cross-functional partners while maintaining the integrity of the overall creative vision.

What We're Looking For
  • 3+ years of professional experience in apparel color design, color direction, fashion design, or a closely related discipline.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating fashion-forward apparel color concepts and visual storytelling.
  • Exceptional taste level and visual judgment, with an eye for sophisticated, premium, and high-end aesthetics.
  • Strong ability to curate color palettes and build cohesive color stories.
  • Experience developing and presenting mood boards and visual concepts.
  • Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to explain creative decisions and design rationale.
  • Strong understanding of fashion trends, color, materials, and apparel design.
  • Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Bachelor's degree in design, fashion, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in apparel design in addition to color design.
  • Ability to create line art, digital sketches, or fashion illustrations.
  • Background working in high fashion, luxury, contemporary, or premium apparel.
  • Experience developing seasonal color direction for collections or product assortments.
  • Experience working with global fashion, lifestyle, athletic, or consumer brands.
  • Strong understanding of the relationship between color, materials, silhouette, and overall product expression.
  • Experience collaborating across apparel, footwear, materials, and product design teams.

The Ideal Candidate
You are highly visual, creatively curious, and have a refined fashion perspective. You know what makes a color palette feel elevated and cohesive, and you can turn inspiration into a compelling story that influences product design. You are comfortable bringing a strong creative point of view while collaborating with designers and cross-functional partners. Most importantly, you have a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional taste, fashion credibility, and the ability to create distinctive color stories for apparel.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.