Associate Designer, Color

Company Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success. 

Job Description

We are seeking an Associate Color Designer to join Vuori Design team! This individual will have the opportunity to bring a fresh perspective on print and color, while being responsible for supporting process. To be effective in this role, the individual must be proactive, work well in a fast-paced environment, adapt easily to change, have an eye for elevated design, and have a basic understanding of Vuori aesthetics. We are looking for someone who is passionate about performance apparel, Vuori’s mission and will embody the brand’s values. At Vuori we are focused on being in great relationships, and collaboration is a key to success.

Qualifications

What you'll get to do:

• Support in executing seasonal color and print strategies, focusing on implementation and detailed execution. 
• Conduct preliminary market research and trend analysis, contributing to the development of color palettes under the guidance of higher-level team members. 
• Maintain and organize digital color and print libraries, ensuring tools and samples are readily accessible. 
• Create & Maintain Tools. Keep color tools well-organized for the design department and assist in creating and updating Merch Guides. 
• Support in setting up color and print representation and creation of design boards for department presentations.
• Collaborate closely with the Color Development team to ensure accurate color matching and alignment with timelines and deliverables. 
• Facilitate clear communication with cross-functional teams, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of color-related developments. 
• Support in the execution of color match inspiration, build chip cards by fabrication, matching standards, and name seasonal colors. 

Who you are:

• 3+ years design experience
• Degree in Fashion Design, Textiles, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of textiles, artwork techniques, and fabric.
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• PLM experience preferred but not required. 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. 
• Positive, passionate, and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and operate under tight time constraints with a strong sense of urgency. 
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Additional Information

At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees; 

• Health Insurance 
• Savings and Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks 
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Fitness benefits

The salary range for this role is $70,000 per year - $80,000 per year.

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.