Color Design Associate

The Color Design Associate supports the Design Managers and VP of Design in creating seasonal color palettes and visual assets, as well as managing dip and basic pattern development and approvals. Reporting into the Design Manager, you will play a key role in shaping how our color and pattern are internally executed and externally experienced by our customers. Success in this role will be defined by maintaining bulk color consistency and ensuring pattern continuity and accuracy across the collection. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who values feedback as a tool for growth.

Responsibilities Assist the Design Managers in seasonal color palette creation, develop patterns, and execute through to bulk fabrications

Build physical and digital color and pattern palettes led by seasonal concept boards (concept team owned)

Build Product Playbook and other visual communication assets

Assist in coloring the line: filling CAD pages and maintaining visual line sheets with the direction of Design Managers

Own loading dip and artwork requests with the correct fabrication, dye technique, and print specifications shared by the Design Managers

Build Pitch sheets for artwork/pattern development with guidance from Design Managers

Responsible for color approvals with support from Design Managers

Organize & maintain dip approval binder, dip folders, and all digital tracking of dip approvals and color names

Work closely with Raw Materials to understand color and pattern feasibility across all materials

Partner with Design & Merchandising teams to understand color and pattern performance to inform future palette and pattern decisions

Partner with cross‑functional teams with Design Managers: Raw Materials, Sourcing, Product Development and Merchandising

Qualifications 2+ years of experience in color design, color analyst, textile, concept or similar role

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or closely related design field

Elevated eye for color and pattern with an innate sense of relevant brand trends

The desire to work on an entrepreneurial, collaborative and diverse team that is dedicated to doing good for the planet and the consumer

Fine Print This is a full-time role based in our Los Angeles Creative Studio located in the Arts District. We are on a hybrid schedule, with at least three days in the office per week, Tuesdays through Thursdays.

California resident: At Everlane, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. The compensation range for this role is $20.50-$32.00 per hour. This range is based on the Los Angeles geographic area and the actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

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