Location: Beaverton, Oregon
Schedule: Monday - Thursday onsite, Friday remote
Duration: ~ 6-month contract, potential to extend
Full-time or Part-time: Full-time
Compensation Range: $35.00 - $46.00/hr W2
As a Color Designer, you will drive the creation of compelling new color theories specifically for seasonal basketball footwear. Joining a high-energy footwear expression team, you will report to the VP of Basketball and collaborate closely with a cross-functional group of approximately ten people. This is a lead-level role that requires a designer capable of not only executing vision but also presenting sophisticated designs and concepts to internal senior leadership and external partners, including world-class athletes and collaborators.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement seasonal color directions that push the boundaries of basketball footwear.
- Translate consumer insights and trends into visual stories that resonate with the sports community.
- Collaborate across design, product, and merchandising teams to ensure a cohesive brand narrative.
- Prepare and deliver high-stakes presentations to internal stakeholders and external high-profile partners.
Qualifications:
- On-site role at WHQ; typical work hours, 4/1 hybrid model.
- Project support; contract is expected to last ~6 mos; possibility for extension, not guaranteed.
- Degree preferred.
- 3-5 years' minimum experience required in a similar role.
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in a color design or similar graphic design role.
- Technical Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator. Strong skills in Photoshop, Miro, CLO 3D, and Vizcom are required.
- Textile Knowledge: A strong foundational understanding of textiles and how color interacts with different materials.
- Soft Skills: You excel under tight deadlines, remain versatile in a fast-paced environment, and possess a genuine passion for sports.
- Preferred Assets: Experience in both footwear and apparel design and a proven track record of presenting to senior leadership.
Top must-have skills include the following:
- Expertise in Adobe Illustrator.
- Good foundation/knowledge of textiles.
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
- Photoshop.
- Miro
- CLO 3D
- Vizcom
Desired soft Skills:
- Excels under tight deadlines
- Versatile
- Ability to prioritize well.
- Ability to translate consumer insights and tell a story.
- Passion for sports.
Skills that would make a candidate stand out:
- Strong presentation skills.
- Ability to present to internal and external audiences.
- Candidates who have experience with both footwear & apparel.
- This ETW will support seasonal direction work; they will help drive compelling new color theories in basketball footwear.
- Will work on the footwear expression team, who reports to VP of basketball (women's & men's).
- Lots of cross functional work, but direct team will be ~10 others.
- HM anticipates 2 rounds of interviews max.
JOBID: 042026-129925
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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 HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay 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.
