COLOR AND MATERIALS DESIGNER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: July 24, 2024 - The Color and Materials Designer with a robust knowledge of footwear construction, material suppliers, and technical material feasibility, excels in creating efficient, creative, and positive working environments. This role requires proficiency in production color design and rendering software such as Keyshot and Vred, the designer demonstrates strong presentation and visual communication skills. The designer also influences and mentors team, collaborates with key business partners, and drives innovation to propel the brand forward.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Color and Materials Designer Resume
  • Color Theory
  • Material Science
  • CAD Software Proficiency
  • Trend Analysis
  • Prototyping
  • Surface Design
  • Textile Knowledge
  • 3D Rendering
  • Sustainability Practices
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Creativity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organization
  • Interpersonal Skills

Summary of Color and Materials Designer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Industrial Design with 3 years of Experience

  • Comprehensive understanding of global and European business
  • Advanced level IT Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, illustrator, word)
  • Understanding of FW production and lead times
  • Relevant experience within the industry
  • Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills 
  • Understanding of footwear construction and material execution 
  • Strong understanding of color theory, application, and placement
  • A real team player, with a feeling for being part of a global team 
  • 2D design software skills 3D design software (Modo) 
  • Apple Mac Operating system

2. BS in Textile Design with 4 years of Experience

  • Computer Skills and strong in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
  • Experience in PowerPoint/Keynote
  • Understanding of brand history and current positioning
  • Understanding of marketplace (footwear/streetwear/urban) history, consumer, and current positioning
  • Has a strong understanding of color and material trends, applications, and cycles
  • Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually
  • Ability to create designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunities
  • Ability to design for new initiatives and products with a fresh, innovative perspective
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Suite

3. BS in Fashion Design with 5 years of Experience

  • Works well in a team environment. 
  • Can engage with many stakeholders, as well as manage various information and relationships
  • Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners
  • Experience in industrial, graphics, apparel, or footwear design
  • Practical experience in footwear design, fashion design, or any design-relevant environment
  • Thorough knowledge of art and design with a clear understanding of visual design or any design-related environment
  • Have relevant work experience
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners
  • CAD Software knowledge (NX, Alias, or equivalent)
  • Understanding of Color Theory and Material Properties

4. BS in Interior Design with 6 years of Experience

  • Influencing and leading a team and the ability to productively critique and mentor
  • Creating a more efficient, creative, and positive working environment
  • A strong working knowledge of footwear construction and production
  • A strong knowledge of material suppliers, material production, and technical material feasibility
  • Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward
  • Ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate with key business partners
  • Strong presentation and excellent visual communication skills
  • Thorough knowledge of art and design with a clear understanding of visual design or any design-related environment
  • Production color design experience
  • Rendering software knowledge (Keyshot, Vred)

5. BS in Graphic Design with 2 years of Experience

  • Professional CMF design experience
  • Demonstrated skills in time management, organization, planning, visualization, and working in a team-oriented environment
  • A detailed understanding of the creation process and advanced CMF design experience 
  • Excellent presentation, visual communication, and analytic skills
  • Demonstrated skills in time management, organization, planning, visualization, and working in a team-oriented environment
  • Experience in color/materials/graphic/footwear design or related design experience
  • Proficiency in Illustrator & Photoshop
  • Demonstrated knowledge of footwear consumers and trends
  • A refined level of color and material understanding
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills