Vans: Director, Color Design (footwear, Apparel, Accessories)

VFC Corporation

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Base: $172,800.00 - $216,000.00 usd annually; bonu...
Hybrid
10+ years experience in color design or cmf
Deep understanding of youth culture and skateboarding
Proven ability to lead global creative teams
The Director, Color Design leads the global vision for color across footwear, apparel, and accessories by translating cultural insight into cohesive strategies

Job Summary

  • The Director, Color Design leads the global vision for color across footwear, apparel, and accessories by translating cultural insight into cohesive strategies.
  • This role requires defining color narratives rooted in sport, art, music, and youth culture while ensuring head-to-toe consistency across all product categories.
  • Vans offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) along with extensive development opportunities for growing people.

Matching Summary

The Director, Color Design leads the global vision for color across footwear, apparel, and accessories by translating cultural insight into cohesive strategies.

Salary

Base: $172,800.00 - $216,000.00 USD annually; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years experience in color design or CMF
  • Deep understanding of youth culture and skateboarding
  • Proven ability to lead global creative teams
  • Experience working across footwear and apparel categories
  • Strong storytelling skills with a point of view on color

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to balance heritage and brand progression
  • Experience collaborating with artists and athletes
  • Cultural intuition and systems thinking
  • Fostering a culture of experimentation and curiosity
  • Operational level execution alongside visionary strategy

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in color design, CMF, or related design leadership
  • Hybrid schedule requirement in Costa Mesa, CA
  • Experience building and leading global creative teams

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