Color Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Color Designer to work with the internal and external partners to plan and execute color designs, strategize use of palettes across a range of products. Working collaboratively with Design, Product Marketing, Merchandising, and Development, the Color Designer will create focused solutions for success. In this role, the Color Designer will strategize around product positioning, and strive to create meaningful product. This person will bring strong color and footwear industry insights and have experience building stories that connect with the consumer and culture.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Design or a related major, or equivalent combination of education and experience
* 4+ years of experience as a Lead Color Designer in the fashion industry
* 1-4 years of design experience
* Understanding of color trends, color mixing, color compatibility, and color placement
* Knowledge of product design and development process
* Familiarity with product manufacturing processes including: materials/fabrics, trims, dye techniques
* Strong verbal, written, visual, and high-profile communication skills in local market language, including meeting facilitation and presentations
* Ability to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management; work independently and harmoniously in a diverse group
* Ability to network, influence, and utilize internal and external resources as well as to articulate how color can affect product and sales
* Wholistic vision of products and has a strong point of view, can create original concepts
* A broad understanding of consumer needs, competitor products, consumer retail habits, color, and market trends is important, as you apply these insights into color solutions
* Deep passion for and connection to sport; someone that can comfortably navigate ambiguity and define new spaces of a growing business
* Fflexible and can adapt to changing priorities

Nice to Have:
* Experience working with internal and external teams on celebrity product collaborations
* Passionate about growing, and is very self motivated - independent worker

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.

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