Company

fashion

DirectorofColor

San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Director of Color. Skills: Color Strategy, Trend Forecasting, Leadership, Color Development. Create and lead color strategy. Define seasonal color intent”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver compelling, cohesive seasonal palettes; transform vision into exceptional results; Ensure all colors across the collection meet the highest standards of execution; Ensure consistency; Ensure cohesion; Ensure alignment with brand vision and aesthetic guidelines

Industry & Context.

fashion
Problems you'll solve

analytical rigor; solution-oriented mindset; organized decision-making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

12+ years of experience in color design in fashion, understanding of color theory, understanding of color development, understanding of production processes, elevated taste level, ability to translate trends through a brand lens, Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, maintaining clarity and focus, agility in shifting priorities, responding to change with a calm, solution-oriented mindset, Skilled at guiding teams through change, steadiness, clear communication, organized decision-making, Exceptional organizational skills, Exceptional communication skills, Exceptional leadership skills, Ability to influence, Ability to build cross-functional relationships

Nice to Have

ideally within the active space, Miro experience is a plus

What You'll Do.

Create and lead color strategy

Define seasonal color intent

Create aspirational color presentations

Establish and maintain clear workflows

Maintain calendar alignment

Enhance color workflows

Ensure colors meet standards

Support color development

Manage color designers

Mentor color designers

Support color designers

Present seasonal color vision

Inspire cross-functional adoption

Lead regular touchpoints

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with design leadership; Collaborate with Design Ops; Collaborate with cross-functional partners; Inspire product teams; Inspire leadership teams; Inspire design teams; Inspire merchandising teams; Inspire leadership teams; Build cross-functional relationships

Communication Scope

clear communication; Exceptional communication skills; Present seasonal color vision; Inspire cross-functional adoption; Lead regular touchpoints

Process & Methodology

Establish and maintain clear workflows, Establish and maintain timelines, Establish and maintain checkpoints

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