Footwear Designer
Mindlance, Beaverton, OR, United States
Job Details:
Job Title:
Color Designer (Apparel & Footwear) Number of Roles:
2 (Apparel Color Designer & Footwear Color Designer) Duration:
6+ Month Assignment Location:
Beaverton, OR (Hybrid Onsite 4-days / week) Type:
Contract Full Time
About the Roles: We are seeking two
Color Designers – Footwear & Apparel Color Design
to drive seasonal color direction across basketball footwear and apparel collections. This individual contributor role partners closely with Design, Product Management, and Development teams to create compelling, trend-driven color stories that resonate with target consumers. This role requires a versatile creative leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, communicates design intent clearly, and brings strong expertise in color theory, textiles, and apparel and footwear applications.
Who You’ll Work With: You will report to the
Color Design Senior Manager
and collaborate cross-functionally with: Footwear and Apparel Design teams Product Management partners Development teams Internal and external creative stakeholders
What You’ll Do: Lead seasonal
color design direction
for basketball footwear and apparel collections across Men’s and Women’s product lines Develop
compelling color narratives and storytelling
aligned to seasonal themes and consumer insights Create original color concepts for
signature, branded, and licensed products Translate trend research and consumer insights into
visual narratives and color strategies Partner with Product Management to align design direction with product and market goals Collaborate with Development teams to communicate design intent and support prototype reviews Create schematics, color applications, and presentation materials Manage multiple projects simultaneously across seasonal timelines Present design concepts clearly to internal teams, leadership, and external partners Stay current on emerging
sportswear, streetwear, and basketball design trends
What We’re Looking For: 6+ years of professional experience in
color design for footwear and/or apparel Strong knowledge of
sportswear, basketball, and streetwear design trends Proven experience developing
seasonal color direction Demonstrated ability to manage
multiple timelines and projects Experience translating consumer insights into
design storytelling Strong presentation and communication skills
Technical Skills: Adobe
Illustrator Adobe
Photoshop CAD development Drawing and sketching Typography and pattern design Trim and color application development Miro CLO Vizcom
Additional Knowledge Strong understanding of
color theory and textiles Foundational knowledge of
apparel construction Experience with
schematic development and tech pack creation Ability to develop presentation-ready design materials
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”
Color Designer (Apparel & Footwear) Number of Roles:
2 (Apparel Color Designer & Footwear Color Designer) Duration:
6+ Month Assignment Location:
Beaverton, OR (Hybrid Onsite 4-days / week) Type:
Contract Full Time
About the Roles: We are seeking two
Color Designers – Footwear & Apparel Color Design
to drive seasonal color direction across basketball footwear and apparel collections. This individual contributor role partners closely with Design, Product Management, and Development teams to create compelling, trend-driven color stories that resonate with target consumers. This role requires a versatile creative leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, communicates design intent clearly, and brings strong expertise in color theory, textiles, and apparel and footwear applications.
Who You’ll Work With: You will report to the
Color Design Senior Manager
and collaborate cross-functionally with: Footwear and Apparel Design teams Product Management partners Development teams Internal and external creative stakeholders
What You’ll Do: Lead seasonal
color design direction
for basketball footwear and apparel collections across Men’s and Women’s product lines Develop
compelling color narratives and storytelling
aligned to seasonal themes and consumer insights Create original color concepts for
signature, branded, and licensed products Translate trend research and consumer insights into
visual narratives and color strategies Partner with Product Management to align design direction with product and market goals Collaborate with Development teams to communicate design intent and support prototype reviews Create schematics, color applications, and presentation materials Manage multiple projects simultaneously across seasonal timelines Present design concepts clearly to internal teams, leadership, and external partners Stay current on emerging
sportswear, streetwear, and basketball design trends
What We’re Looking For: 6+ years of professional experience in
color design for footwear and/or apparel Strong knowledge of
sportswear, basketball, and streetwear design trends Proven experience developing
seasonal color direction Demonstrated ability to manage
multiple timelines and projects Experience translating consumer insights into
design storytelling Strong presentation and communication skills
Technical Skills: Adobe
Illustrator Adobe
Photoshop CAD development Drawing and sketching Typography and pattern design Trim and color application development Miro CLO Vizcom
Additional Knowledge Strong understanding of
color theory and textiles Foundational knowledge of
apparel construction Experience with
schematic development and tech pack creation Ability to develop presentation-ready design materials
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”