Role Overview

Join Lululemon's world-class Footwear Design Team as a Color Designer - Footwear in Portland, Oregon. This contract position until November 2026 offers you the chance to shape the future of athletic footwear through innovative color palettes and trendsetting design. Lululemon, the pioneer in performance apparel for yoga, running, training, and beyond, seeks passionate designers who thrive at the intersection of art, science, and consumer needs.

As a Color Designer, you'll define color trends by activity, apply strategic color direction, and collaborate across design, merchandising, and innovation teams. Your work will create transformative products that empower guests to move, grow, and connect. With a focus on technical fabrics, functional design, and head-to-toe outfit coordination, you'll elevate Lululemon's footwear line to new heights of style and performance.

Portland, Oregon serves as the creative hub for this role, immersing you in a vibrant design community while working onsite with Lululemon's innovative team. No relocation assistance is available, but the opportunity to contribute to global footwear creative direction is unmatched.

Key Responsibilities at Lululemon

The Color Designer - Footwear role demands a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and technical expertise. Here are your core responsibilities:

• Define and forecast color trends: Research and establish color palettes tailored to specific athletic activities like running, training, and yoga.
• Apply color strategically: Elevate product assortments by applying color that enhances business growth and class performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with design, merchandising, and innovation teams to drive concepts from vision to reality.
• Conduct market analysis: Stay ahead of competitors and market leaders to position Lululemon footwear for global success.
• Create visual line plans: Develop color-coded plans that guide merchandising buys and assortment planning.
• Ensure cohesive styling: Complete head-to-toe looks by coordinating footwear colors with apparel palettes.
• Manage department workflows: Streamline processes within the concept department for efficient delivery.
• Provide expert insights: Share deep knowledge of color theory, materials, and product categories to inform decisions.
• Risk review colors: Evaluate and approve color applications to maintain brand standards and quality.

These responsibilities position you at the forefront of Lululemon's footwear innovation, where your color expertise directly impacts product success and guest experience.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as a Color Designer - Footwear at Lululemon, you'll need:

• Minimum 3+ years of industry experience in color design, footwear, or related fields
• BA, BFA, or BS in Design (or equivalent professional experience)
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, Word, and Mac platform
• Strong understanding of 3D design tools and workflows (preferred)
• Authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship available)
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, innovation mindset, and courage to push boundaries
• Excellent communication skills with honesty, kindness, and relationship-building focus

Lululemon values candidates who embody their 'must haves': personal responsibility, continuous innovation, courageous leadership, people-first connection, and joyful work approach. If you don't take yourself too seriously but deliver serious results, this is your role.

Salary & Benefits

Lululemon offers competitive compensation reflecting a pay-for-performance philosophy. The typical hiring range for this Color Designer - Footwear position is $91,400 - $120,000 USD annually, based on experience, skills, and market location. Additional rewards include:

• Performance-based annual bonus program
• Equity offerings for eligible employees
• Comprehensive health, dental, and mental health benefits
• Paid time off and parenthood top-up support
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Generous employee product discounts
• Access to fitness and yoga classes
• Extensive professional development courses and mentorship programs

These benefits create a holistic rewards package that supports your wellbeing, growth, and performance.

Why Join Lululemon?

Lululemon isn't just a company—it's a movement toward healthier, more connected futures. As a Color Designer, you'll join a team dedicated to pushing design boundaries through science-backed solutions, cultural insights, and guest-centric innovation. Our footwear team establishes creative direction that sets industry standards in silhouettes, fit, function, and style.

Experience a culture of continuous learning where you're empowered to unleash your potential. Work collaboratively across color, material, footwear, and 3D design functions. Benefit from Portland's creative energy while contributing to global products worn by athletes worldwide.

Lululemon invests in people because when life works, work works. Join inclusive leaders who prioritize equity, growth, and wellbeing. Your entrepreneurial spirit and color expertise will drive real impact in performance footwear design.

How to Apply

Ready to bring your color vision to Lululemon's footwear revolution? Applications close soon for this contract role through November 2026. Submit your portfolio showcasing color design work, resume, and cover letter highlighting your footwear experience and passion for athletic innovation.

Key application tips:

• Highlight 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Include Adobe Suite proficiency examples
• Demonstrate trend forecasting and palette development
• Show cross-functional collaboration successes
• Confirm US work authorization

Don't miss your chance to define the future of Lululemon footwear color design. Apply now and elevate athletic performance through transformative color! This Portland opportunity awaits visionary designers ready to make their mark.