Colour Designer 1, Footwear

ARC'TERYX•Portland, OR

2d•$70,000 - $92,000

About The Position

As a Designer 1 focused on Footwear Colour, you will support the colour creative process through the development and delivery of seasonal direction. Working closely with the Design team and cross-functional partners, you will apply seasonal colour direction and athlete insights to create colour that is both expressive and built for purpose. You will help bring this process to life in line with Arc’teryx brand standards, design and product principles, and colour merchandising philosophies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in colour, trend, footwear, apparel, fashion or another design discipline.
Working knowledge of trend, style and colour theory, with a growing understanding of global trends and colour harmony.
Strong colour acuity and the ability to apply colour direction precisely.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Creative Suite, with the ability to build clear visual presentations.
Understanding of the line development and retail buying process.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy across colour and product documentation.
Ability to work to critical path timelines and meet deadlines.
Clear communication and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to take direction and feedback well and contribute positively to the team.
Awareness of global markets and cultural differences.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of colour development, including lab dips, colour standards, colourfastness and digital colour assessment.
Ability to tell stories through visual communication.
Knowledge of Arc’teryx and other outdoor products and how they’re used.
Proactive, resourceful problem-solving skills, including spotting issues early and finding practical solutions aligned with team and brand standards.
Flexibility and adaptability when priorities shift.
Ability to balance independent work with collaboration.
Curiosity and ideas that drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Translate seasonal direction, trend insight and Arc’teryx brand standards into colour palettes for seasonal, regional and multichannel collections.
Take a technical approach to colour application, informed by athlete insights.
Develop colour expressions for an assigned portfolio of footwear products with the Colour Design lead and Product Designers.
Partner with Merchandisers and Colour Designers to keep colour consistent across categories.
Support continuance, retail flow and regional assortment planning with Product Management, Merchandising and Design.
Bring colour merchandising to life through outfit coordination, assortment aesthetics and cross-merchandising direction.
Research and curate external colour, trend and industry references to fuel the creative process.
Help build presentations that communicate seasonal direction, global trends and colour theory.

Benefits

Extended health, dental and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Immediately vested 401(k) retirement savings plan matching.
Eligibility for the Arc’teryx Annual Incentive Plan.
Access to the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), where applicable.
Paid time off and the No Wasted Day program, with dedicated paid days to get outside and explore.
Parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, including an option to ease the transition back to work.
Professional development opportunities.
Arc’teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events).
Employee Belonging Councils.
Employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).