We are seeking a visionary Color Designer 3 to bring their expertise to a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment. In this role, you will be at the forefront of color innovation, transforming concepts into tangible, market-ready designs. This is a 5-month hybrid engagement in Beaverton, OR. You will play a critical part in the product lifecycle, from initial concept to final execution, ensuring that color not only meets aesthetic standards but also resonates deeply with consumers and market trends. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and continuously evolve your craft within a supportive and forward-thinking organization. *

Responsibilities

• Lead Color Design Execution:
• Plan and execute sophisticated color designs, collaborating closely with design, product marketing, development, and material consultants to achieve market success.
• Ensure Marketable Solutions
• Review all samples meticulously, communicating necessary changes for final confirmation to ensure every product is retail-ready and impactful.
• Drive Color Strategy:
•  Develop and implement innovative, retailable color solutions for specific product categories, leveraging in-depth research into color, design, market, and lifestyle trends.
• Manage Design Timelines:
•  Maintain color calendars, timelines, and deadlines, ensuring the timely completion of each product and coordinating materials effectively.
• Shape Seasonal Direction:
• Propose and lead seasonal color strategies for product lines and initiatives, creating category-specific direction for color, materials, and graphics.
• Champion Consumer Insights
• Utilize a deep understanding of consumer behavior, brand positioning, and competitor products to apply insights directly into compelling color solutions.
• Influence Through Presentation:
• Present and communicate category-specific color and merchandising directions to relevant groups, producing high-quality presentation materials.
• Foster Skill Development:** Continuously develop excellence as a color designer, bringing advanced functional expertise (e.g., materials, special effects, technology) to the design organization and mentoring junior designers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant work experience.
  •  Alternatively, a PhD or Law degree with 3 years of experience
  •  a Master’s degree with 4 years of experience,
  • an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a High School diploma with 7 years of experience.
•  Proven ability to plan and execute complex color designs from concept to completion.
• Strong collaborative skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, development, and material specialists.
•  Demonstrated expertise in researching and applying market, design, and lifestyle trends to product color strategies.
•  Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating color direction and merchandising strategies to diverse audiences.
• A deep understanding of consumer behavior and brand positioning within product categories.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail in reviewing samples and finalizing product specifics.

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The target hiring compensation range for this role is $42.00 to $46.67 per hour. Compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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