Overview
On Site
$42.67 - $48.67 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
FOCUS
Science
Manufacturing
Research
Art
Energy
Collaboration
Strategy Development
Communication
Adobe CS
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Footwear Color Designer.
Summary:
We're looking for a Footwear Color Design to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help build the future of Footwear Color Design. The ideal candidate needs to elevate the consumer product experience with a focus on both the art & science of Color. In this role, you will drive an emotional connection to footwear through the use of narrative and storytelling.
As the Footwear Color Designer, you will bring to life trend-relevant, narrative-driven concepts by being a color specialist at the product and collection level. This will require driving product excellence through the connection of design, development, and manufacturing. Through research and deep consumer understanding, you will be on the cutting edge of color trends, fashion, art, design and sports-related products.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent education, experience, or training
* At least 3-5 years of experience in a design environment working with footwear color, materials, textiles and/or color trends
* Establishing blocking strategies & thoughtful color journeys - composed of business-driving essentials and energy-generating distinctive color stories
* Ability to collaborate with other designers/Design Directors to create palettes and color flow based on category color strategy
* Development of products, including coordinating with multiple partners to ensure the accuracy of produced designs a plus
* Demonstrates a strong understanding of color technology and how to achieve desired color effects: materials, dyes, finishes and color achievability
* Ability to provide color design support for design team as needed outside of assigned product load
* Ability to plan and execute the product color details and review all samples, troubleshoot for achievability issues and clearly communicate changes in order to ensure timely completion of each project
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Keynote on a Mac Platform
* Understanding of the Footwear Product Creation process, a plus
* Passion for design
* Available to work on campus HQ Mon-Thurs; WFH on Friday.
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.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Footwear Color Designer.
Summary:
We're looking for a Footwear Color Design to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help build the future of Footwear Color Design. The ideal candidate needs to elevate the consumer product experience with a focus on both the art & science of Color. In this role, you will drive an emotional connection to footwear through the use of narrative and storytelling.
As the Footwear Color Designer, you will bring to life trend-relevant, narrative-driven concepts by being a color specialist at the product and collection level. This will require driving product excellence through the connection of design, development, and manufacturing. Through research and deep consumer understanding, you will be on the cutting edge of color trends, fashion, art, design and sports-related products.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent education, experience, or training
* At least 3-5 years of experience in a design environment working with footwear color, materials, textiles and/or color trends
* Establishing blocking strategies & thoughtful color journeys - composed of business-driving essentials and energy-generating distinctive color stories
* Ability to collaborate with other designers/Design Directors to create palettes and color flow based on category color strategy
* Development of products, including coordinating with multiple partners to ensure the accuracy of produced designs a plus
* Demonstrates a strong understanding of color technology and how to achieve desired color effects: materials, dyes, finishes and color achievability
* Ability to provide color design support for design team as needed outside of assigned product load
* Ability to plan and execute the product color details and review all samples, troubleshoot for achievability issues and clearly communicate changes in order to ensure timely completion of each project
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Keynote on a Mac Platform
* Understanding of the Footwear Product Creation process, a plus
* Passion for design
* Available to work on campus HQ Mon-Thurs; WFH on Friday.
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.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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