Lead Apparel Color Designer Basketball

Lead Designer - Basketball Apparel Color (Contract)

Location: Beaverton, OR (Hybrid - 4 days onsite)

Duration: ~6 months (extension possible, not guaranteed)

About the Role

We're looking for a highly creative and detail-oriented Lead Designer, Color to help shape seasonal direction for basketball apparel. In this role, you'll bring color to life through compelling storytelling, trend-driven design, and strong collaboration across product, design, and development teams. This is a hands-on creative role where you'll influence product from concept through execution.

What You'll Do

• Develop seasonal color palettes and narratives for basketball apparel collections
• Translate consumer insights and cultural trends into impactful design stories
• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute design vision from concept to prototype
• Create and deliver high-quality presentations to internal stakeholders
• Contribute to concept development, schematic reviews, and product refinement
• Support multiple projects while maintaining a high level of creativity and precision

What We're Looking For

• 3-6+ years of experience in color design, apparel design, or related field
• Strong portfolio showcasing color theory, storytelling, and product application
• Expertise in Adobe Illustrator and proficiency in Photoshop
• Experience with tools like CLO 3D, Vizcom, and Miro
• Solid understanding of textiles, materials, and apparel construction
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience across both footwear and apparel
• Strong presentation skills with experience sharing work to senior stakeholders
• Background in sportswear, streetwear, or performance apparel
• Passion for basketball and sport culture

Additional Details

• Hybrid schedule (4 days onsite weekly)
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment (~10-person core team)
• Streamlined interview process (typically 2 rounds)
• Portfolio required for consideration

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-visibility product and help define the future of basketball apparel through innovative color design and storytelling.

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