Color Designer – Apparel

Color Designer – Apparel

Our client is seeking a fast-moving, detail-driven Color Designer who thrives in a high-volume apparel environment and brings a sharp eye for market-relevant color execution. This individual blends creative instinct with operational discipline, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver polished, consumer-focused color solutions under tight timelines. The ideal candidate is confident working at scale, adaptable to ambiguity, and energized by pace, precision, and impact.

This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.

• Execute end-to-end color design for apparel, owning accuracy and consistency through final product delivery.
• Develop seasonal, category-specific color stories that align with consumer insights, market trends, and brand direction.
• Partner closely with design, development, merchandising, and materials teams to deliver viable, market-ready color solutions.
• Review and approve samples, clearly communicating updates and refinements through final confirmation.
• Manage color calendars, timelines, and design systems to ensure on-time execution across multiple styles and seasons.

• Proven experience in true apparel color design (color development experience alone is not sufficient).
• Background working with large, fast-paced apparel brands; experience with global-scale product lines strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft tools; ability to work efficiently within digital design systems.
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscapes as they relate to color.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience; 2–4+ years in a comparable role.

Up to $40/hr. (DOE)

Vander Houwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Vander Houwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.