Footwear Color Designer

Location: Beaverton, OregonJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $42 - 45 per hourCella is seeking an experienced Color Designer for an exciting 6-month contract opportunity based on-site in Beaverton, Oregon. This role offers the unique opportunity to design and execute compelling seasonal color stories, palettes, and market-right product executions for iconic and next-generation footwear lines.

Responsibilities:Product Color Design: Develop and execute seasonal color palettes, stories, and product-specific solutions from concept through commercialization. Review physical samples and communicate detailed revisions to ensure high color accuracy and execution standards.

Creative & Trend Research: Research global fashion, lifestyle, color, and sneaker culture trends. Utilize consumer insights to build distinct narrative moodboards and drive innovative seasonal color directions.

Product Execution & Documentation: Maintain precise line art, CAD file organization, and color specification documentation across product lines to hit all operational milestones.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with Development and Materials teams on material applications, finishes, and special effects while communicating design intent clearly across departments.

Team Contribution: Share color design expertise and best practices within the studio while providing support and mentorship to junior design team members Qualifications:Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Design, Color Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or equivalent experience, paired with 5+ years of dedicated color design experience (footwear experience strongly preferred).Portfolio Requirement: A comprehensive portfolio demonstrating strong color storytelling, context-driven choices, moodboards, and narrative development within the streetwear, lifestyle, or sportswear spaces.

Technical Proficiency: Expert-level mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, alongside standard CAD file management.

Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of sneaker culture, color theory, consumer trends, materials, finishes, and the end-to-end product creation process.

Professional Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple project timelines simultaneously with exceptional collaboration, organization, and cross-functional communication skills.

JOBID: 88 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.