Color Design Associate

The Color Design Associate supports the Design Managers and VP of Design in creating seasonal color palettes and visual assets, as well as in managing dip and basic pattern development and approvals. Reporting into the Design Manager, you will play a key role in shaping how our color and pattern are internally executed and externally experienced by our customers. Success in this role will be defined by a precise focus on maintaining bulk color consistency and ensuring pattern continuity and accuracy across the collection. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who values feedback as a tool for growth.

Responsibilities

Assist the Design Managers in seasonal color palette creation, develop patterns, and execute through to bulk fabrications; Build physical and digital color and pattern palettes led by seasonal concept boards (concept team owned); Build Product Playbook and other visual communication assets; Assists in coloring the line: filling CAD pages and maintaining visual line sheets with the direction of Design Managers; Owns loading dip and artwork requests with the information of correct fabrication, dye technique, and print specifications shared by the Design Managers; Build Pitch sheets for artwork/pattern development with guidance from Design Managers; Responsible for color approvals with support from Design Managers; Organize & maintain dip approval binder, dip folders, and all digital tracking of dip approvals and color names; Works closely with Raw Materials to understand color and pattern feasibility across all materials; Partner with Design & Merchandising teams to understand color and pattern performance to inform future palette and pattern decisions; Partner with cross-functional teams with Design Managers: Raw Materials, Sourcing, Product Development and Merchandising

Requirements

2+ years of experience in color design, color analyst, textile, concept or similar role; Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or closely related design field; Elevated eye for color and pattern with an innate sense of relevant brand trends; The desire to work on an entrepreneurial, collaborative and diverse team that is dedicated to doing good for the planet and the consumer

Nice to have

Collaborative team player; Values feedback as a tool for growth