COOL HUNTING

adidas is looking for a color expert to join their footwear design team in Portland, OR.

Job description, after the jump.

Job: Footwear Color Designer
Manage the Footwear Color Design process for Special Make-Up product

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a productive workflow with the departments involved in the Color Creation process and PDM system.
• Work closely with Key Account marketing and buyers to build color stories and merchandising profiles.
• To recognize and apply appropriate trend information to specific categories and create and give category presentations/boards as needed.
• Determine color and color placement for styles in various product lines based on constant and seasonal palette.
• Apply color to illustrations to show colors, lines, and placement.
• Prepare drawings for use in presentations throughout the design and manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with in-line designers and developers regarding color schemes, color stories, and placement ideas based on trends, reaction to fabric/materials, and Brand Objectives.
• Act as a color consultant to Marketing PLMs, designers, Key Accounts and subsidiaries.
• Give color and trend presentations.
• Travel to meet with Key Account buyers at their offices, up to 4x per year.

Experience

• Two year degree or equivalent from an accredited art school.
• Practical experience in a design environment--preferably working with colors and trends.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Macintosh computers using Photoshop, Free Hand, and Illustrator programs. Microsoft PowerPoint knowledge helpful.
• Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design concepts, including color mixing, color compatibility, and color placement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Direct portfolios and questions to Lisa Matthews

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