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

Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next? Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live “Off The Wall” – embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression.

Yesterday’s “Off The Wall” moment is today’s new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends.

We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who think and live “Off the Wall,” Vans just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Vans Careers or www. vans. com . What will you do? The Director, Color Design leads the global vision for color across footwear, apparel, and accessories. This role defines how Vans shows up in the world—season after season—through color narratives that connect deeply with our communities.

You will translate cultural insight, creative energy, and brand heritage into cohesive color strategies that unify product categories while allowing space for self-expression and disruption. This is a leadership role that blends storytelling, systems thinking, and cultural intuition.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Define color expression across all product categories Build color narratives rooted in sport, art, music, and youth culture Translate macro trends into Vans-relevant expression (not trend-following) Ensure cohesive head-to-toe color expression across footwear, apparel, and accessories Partner with product and design leaders to embed color into every stage of creation Elevate color as a key storytelli