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Full Time Sportswear Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Graphic Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$88K - $148K/yr

Must have 5-8 years experience as a Graphics Designer working with Macintosh based graphic art ... At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package ...

Sr. Men's Designer PFG/PHG

Portland, OR · On-site

$108K - $115K/yr

ABOUT THE POSITION The Sr. Men's Designer PFG/PHG plays a key role in shaping innovative, function ... At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package ...

Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$38/hr

Duration : Full Time / Permanent * Pay rate: $38 per hour About Role * Established midtown Girl's sportswear company is looking for a designer to the design, research, sketching, assembling ...

Senior Designer

Peoria, AZ · On-site

$100K - $107K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description We are seeking an experienced and consumer-obsessed Senior Women ... Design premium sportswear that resonates with the modern female fan, blending fashion, comfort ...

... sportswear - casual for a new brand. Role is full-time hours in their midtown office - 4 days ... Maintain designs and product information within PLM systems and shared drives. * Select and review ...

ABOUT THE POSITION As our Senior Color Designer, you will be an influential member of the Apparel ... At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package ...

Must have 5-8 years experience as a Graphics Designer working with Macintosh based graphic art ... At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package ...

Sr. Men's Designer PFG/PHG

Portland, OR

$108K - $115K/yr

ABOUT THE POSITION The Sr. Men's Designer PFG/PHG plays a key role in shaping innovative, function ... At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package ...

... top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves ... eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental) • An amazing employee ...

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How much do full time sportswear designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time sportswear designer in the United States is $69,494.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $89,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Sportswear Designer vs Part Time Sportswear Designer?

AspectFull Time Sportswear DesignerPart Time Sportswear Designer
Work HoursTypically 35-40 hours per weekLess than 30 hours per week, flexible schedule
CredentialsRelevant fashion or design degree, portfolioSimilar credentials, often with less experience required
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, corporate offices, or retail brandsRemote, freelance, or part-time studio work
Industry UsageCommon in fashion and sportswear companiesUsed by smaller brands or freelance designers

Full Time Sportswear Designers work regular hours in corporate environments, focusing on large-scale projects, while Part Time Sportswear Designers often have flexible schedules, working on specific projects or freelance basis. Both roles require similar skills and credentials but differ mainly in hours and work setting.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Sportswear Designer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 85% In-person, 9% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,494 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Senior Color Designer, Men's Apparel

Portland, OR • On-site

Columbia Sportswear
Apparel and Accessories Stores • 5 - 10K employees

$108K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago


Columbia Sportswear rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 105 rated fashion retailers


Job description

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As our Senior Color Designer, you will be an influential member of the Apparel Color Design team who forecast, create and deliver the seasonal color palette. A passion for color combined with strong trend and design concept forecasting, exemplary presentation skills, calendar awareness to ensure deadlines are met and a collaborative mindset will allow you hands-on involvement in creating the color vision which reflects Columbia Sportswear's design ethos of connecting the consumer to their outdoor passions. In this role, you will be responsible for creating a seasonal color point of view and displaying strong creative vision through inspiring concept ideation, development, and color application.

HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

  • Actively research global color and market trends for the outdoor marketplace.

  • Influence an inspired vision for season trend and color direction through clear communication and understanding of shared corporate goals.

  • Own the creation of new color palette and collection concepts through a strong understanding of our consumers' needs.

  • Collaborate with Color team to design innovative and inspiring presentations of color trends, seasonal and historical palettes, current marketplace, proprietary data and collection colorways for review by the product creation team.

  • Support the development and utilization of smart tools and info graphics to communicate design color direction.

  • Ideate new processes, exemplify discipline and manage time expertly for color projects to ensure effective and efficient transfer of information at key gates and dates. Strong awareness of design calendar is a must.

  • Engage and partner with Product Line Management and Design Leadership on seasonal strategies and execution.

  • Inspire and mentor other Designers.

YOU ARE:

  • Passionate about apparel and color design and always keeping up to date on consumer trends.

  • An outdoor enthusiast.

  • A team player, able to successfully communicate and interact with your team members as well as external partners.

YOU HAVE:

  • Bachelor's degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience. Specializing in apparel design, graphic arts, or related field or Associate's degree with 7 or more years related work experience acceptable in lieu of bachelor's degree.

  • Five to eight years' experience in color design and/or apparel industry.

  • Exposure to the outdoor industry preferred.

  • Advanced knowledge of computer software including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the talent and ability to perform free hand drawings.

  • Must have excellent eyesight, including exceptional sense of color.

  • Ability to travels for consumer/product research as approved by senior management.

  • DESIGN PORTFOLIO LINK OR ATTACHMENT REQUIRED ON RESUME OR APPLICATION.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

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Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.

Industry

Apparel and accessories stores

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Portland, OR, US

Year founded

1938

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