Lead the seasonal coloration process across Apparel, Footwear and Equipment from concept creation through final execution.

Create color strategies and seasonal palettes aligned with Jack Wolfskin’s brand identity to elevate product desirability and ensure a cohesive visual direction across all categories and markets.

Translate outdoor consumer insights, sociological shifts, cultural movements and global color trends into commercially relevant seasonal color directions.

Drive color merchandising concepts through outfit coordination and cross-merchandising strategies across the collection.

Partner closely with Merchandising and Product Management to ensure color assortments support commercial performance across wholesale, retail and digital channels.

Balance seasonal newness with color continuity and carry-over strategies to support long-term product and brand consistency.

Build clear and inspiring seasonal color presentations, guidelines and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Ensure alignment and consistency of seasonal color direction across global and regional product assortments.

Ensure color consistency and quality execution across materials, product categories and supplier developments in close collaboration with Material Management.

Continuously improve coloration processes, workflows and cross-functional collaboration throughout the product creation process.

7+ years experience in Color Design, preferably within the Outdoor, Sportswear or performance industry.

Strong understanding of color theory, material application and performance.

Ability to build commercially relevant and emotionally engaging color assortments.

Proven track record of contributing to successful commercial collections.

Great awareness of global markets, cultural differences and regional consumer preferences.

Excellent conceptual thinking and creative problem-solving.

Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to translate your ideas visually and verbally.

Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across multiple cross-functional and international teams.

Good understanding of retail, Wholesale and line planning.

Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced seasonal product calendar.

Excellent Adobe Creative Suite skills.

Experience with Coloro and/or color management systems.

Fluent English required, Korean or Chinese is a strong plus.

Passion for outdoor culture, sports and active lifestyles.

Ability to travel both domestic and internationally.