What is a color guard designer?

A Color Guard Designer is a creative professional responsible for choreographing and designing routines for color guard teams, which often perform alongside marching bands at sporting events and competitions. They select music, create visual concepts, and design flag, rifle, and sabre work to enhance the overall performance. The designer also collaborates with band directors and staff to ensure the routines align with the show's theme and music. Their work involves a mix of dance, theater, and visual storytelling to create engaging performances that captivate audiences.