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Color Designer [210147]

Aquent, Beaverton, OR, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Seasonal


Lead Apparel Color Designer – Jordan Sport (FBAT + Golf)

Location:

Beaverton, OR (Hybrid – onsite with Fridays remote)

Duration:

Contract (approx. 6 months)

About The Role
We’re looking for a

Lead Apparel Color Designer

to help shape the future of sport apparel within an iconic global brand. This role is a unique opportunity to define the

color identity and visual direction

across Football, Training, and Golf apparel.
You’ll bring a strong point of view on

color, culture, and storytelling , combining creative vision with deep consumer insight to create innovative and impactful product.

What You’ll Do

Lead the creation of seasonal color palettes and narratives across sport apparel categories

Translate consumer insights, cultural trends, and brand direction into compelling color strategies

Apply expertise in color theory, placement, and compatibility to elevate product design

Collaborate closely with product design, graphic design, materials, and merchandising teams

Develop and present color concepts and direction to cross‑functional stakeholders

Ensure color execution aligns with both creative vision and technical performance requirements

Contribute to the overall look and feel of sport apparel collections

Who You’ll Work With
You’ll partner with a diverse group of

designers, product managers, and technical experts

to bring innovative apparel to life. This role reports into design leadership and plays a key role in shaping seasonal product direction.

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of experience in apparel color design

Strong understanding of consumer culture, color trends, and storytelling

Expertise in color theory, color mixing, and color placement

Experience working within technical or performance apparel

Ability to translate insights into innovative product solutions

Strong presentation and communication skills

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign

A passion for design and a willingness to push creative boundaries

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working across sport categories such as football, training, or golf

Background in both performance and lifestyle apparel

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment

Why This Role
This is an opportunity to influence the

future of sport apparel design —bringing together performance, culture, and creativity. You’ll play a key role in shaping how athletes and consumers experience the brand through color and design.

Client Description
Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.

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