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Reef · 15 hours ago

Color Designer

Carlsbad, CA, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

REEF is a premium footwear brand committed to innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Color Designer to develop color palettes and material choices for their footwear line, collaborating with various teams to create cohesive product narratives.

ApparelFashionLifestyleManufacturingShopping

Responsibilities

Assist the Product Design team in developing footwear design themes, color palettes, material stories and print direction

Collaborate with Product Management to build cohesive merchandising flows for color, material and print

Partner with Development and Materials teams to align design strategies with cost, pricing and timelines

Help create effective presentation materials that clearly communicate the creative strategy

Confidently and professionally present ideas, concepts and a distinct point of view in team settings

Create highly detailed CAD’s in Adobe Illustrator, including efficient line art construction, coloring and technical callouts

Qualification

Color theoryTrend researchAdobe IllustratorMaterial innovationPrint designEffective communicationDetail orientedTeam collaboration

Required

Strong understanding of color theory and its application in product design

Experience in trend research and seasonal color planning

Ability to interpret global footwear and fashion trends to identify opportunities for Reef footwear

Skilled in designing repeat prints and patterns using a variety of techniques

Interest in material innovation and application

Highly organized and detail oriented

Proficient in Mac based design tools, including Adobe Illustrator

Capable of generating storyboards and inspiration boards for design concepts and presentations

Open to feedback and constructive criticism to achieve the best creative outcomes

Effective communicator who contributes thoughtfully to team discussions and decision making

Must be able to lift, carry and/or move up to 50 lbs

While performing the duties of this position, the associate works primarily in an office environment and must adhere to all facility and safety rules and regulations

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred

2-4 years of experience focused on color design or color development

Company

Reef

Reef is a global footwear and apparel brand that specializes in sandals, shoes, and apparel for men, women, and children. It is a sub-organization of VF.

Founded in 1984

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

51-200 employees