Free People Temporary Assistant Color Designer

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FP Movement is a continuously growing women’s activewear and lifestyle brand designed for the woman who is always moving. We believe in the power of community, wellness, and self-expression through movement. Our team is passionate, fast-paced, and dedicated to creating highly functional, beautifully designed apparel that supports our customer from the studio to the street. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Entry Level Colorist to join the FP Movement team at our Philadelphia headquarters. Reporting directly to the Senior Colorist, you will be a vital part of the product development cycle, ensuring that our seasonal color palettes are executed flawlessly across all fabrications. This is an incredible opportunity for a recent graduate or junior professional with a sharp eye for color to gain hands-on experience in the apparel industry. You will help manage the day-to-day color approval process, communicate with global partners, and keep our color operations running smoothly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Textiles, Product Development, or a related field.
0–2 years of experience in color, textiles, or product development.
A keen eye for color variation and matching.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey clear, professional, and concise feedback to overseas partners where English may be a second language.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Adobe Creative Suite.

Nice To Haves

Industry internships in color, textiles, or product development.
Background in art or design.

Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Colorist in evaluating and commenting on lab dips, bulk fabric lots, prints/strike-offs, and wash legs under standardized lighting conditions.
Maintain clear, daily email correspondence with overseas vendors and cross-functional teams to provide feedback, chase outstanding submits, and ensure production timelines are met.
Receive, log, and organize all incoming physical color submits.
Maintain a meticulously organized physical color library and ensure digital tracking systems (e.g., PLM) are continuously up to date.
Prepare physical and digital materials for weekly color review meetings and milestone seasonal reviews.
Ensure the Senior Colorist and design teams have everything needed to make final color decisions.
Partner closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to flag potential color-matching issues or delays across different fabric bases.
Assist the colorist in prep for special projects as needed.