Apparel Designer - Basketball

Location: Beaverton, OregonJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $52 - 55 per hourCella is seeking a high-caliber Apparel Designer to support a world-class athletic brand team focused on basketball culture and innovation. This role offers the unique opportunity to deliver high-visibility concepts across Men's and Women's Branded and Signature basketball apparel, shaping the future of sport and style. Working in a close-knit, highly collaborative environment of designers and cross-functional partners, you will turn cultural, consumer, and athlete insights into market-leading performance apparel.

Work Model: Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day remote) in Beaverton, OR.Duration: Approximately 7-month contract (supporting leave coverage).

Responsibilities:Deliver high-visibility design concepts for Men's and Women's Branded & Signature basketball apparel while continuing current work in flight and kicking off future seasonal collections. Collaborate daily with an immediate design team (apparel, graphic, color) and cross-functional partners (Product Management, Technical Developers, Materials/Trim Developers, and Sourcing).Conduct in-depth research on fashion, design, basketball, and sport culture to translate trend and athlete insights into functional, style-led products.

Participate in creative strategy brainstorms, design reviews, and cross-functional alignment meetings. Execute thorough, detail-oriented design assets and leverage digital platforms to communicate design vision. Utilize and continuously upskill in tools like 3D rendering (CLO, Vizcom) and physical prototyping. Qualifications:8+ years of relevant product and apparel design experience working with materials, trims, design, and fit. Advanced expertise in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.

Familiarity with or experience using 3D rendering software (CLO, Vizcom) and visual collaboration tools (Miro).Strong background in both Men's and Women's performance apparel design, fit, and material execution. Exceptional visual, verbal, and presentation skills with proven success communicating across cross-functional teams. Portfolio required with submission, demonstrating insight-driven design, narrative development, and polished execution. Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training preferred.

JOBID: 95 Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.