Color Designer Apparel

BLR Holdings, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Cella by Randstad Digital is seeking a mid-to-senior Color Designer for Apparel to shape the visual identity of outdoor and performance wear in Beaverton, Oregon. This role blends startup‑style agility with enterprise standards, leading seasonal color palettes and accurate color application across multiple apparel lines.

You will craft mood boards, trend analyses, and narrative color stories, presenting concepts to cross-functional partners while analyzing marketplace shifts to drive design

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated professional experience in color design specifically focused on apparel.
• Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end color storytelling, mood boards, and color palettes.
• Experience with outdoor, streetwear, or performance apparel design.
• Excellent visual, written, and verbal communication with ability to present concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic color planning and seasonal color palette development.
• Apply color consistently across dynamic apparel lines with high-quality execution.
• Create mood boards, trend analyses, and visual materials for seasonal collections.
• Present creative concepts to cross-functional partners and stakeholders.
• Analyze marketplace shifts and consumer trends to drive design innovation.

Skills

Color design

Presentation

Visual storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Digital design software

Job description

Location: Onsite in Beaverton, ORContract Duration: 6-month W2 Contract (Opportunity for extension based on performance and business needs)Compensation Range: $40.00/hr - $46.66/hr (max)Are you a visionary creative ready to shape the visual identity of top-tier outdoor and performance apparel? Cella is seeking a mid-to-senior Color Designer for Apparel to join a premier outdoor and streetwear design group. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend startup-style creative agility with high-impact storytelling, driving seasonal palette creation and dynamic color strategies that balance functional utility with cutting-edge aesthetic innovation.Responsibilities:Lead strategic color planning, seasonal color palette development, and precise color application across dynamic apparel lines.Build cohesive narrative arcs through high-level color storytelling and confidently present creative concepts to cross-functional partners.Craft comprehensive mood boards, trend analyses, and visual materials to establish clear directional visions for seasonal collections.Analyze marketplace shifts, emerging consumer trends, and performance demands across outdoor, streetwear, and utilitarian apparel sectors to drive design innovation.Collaborate closely with the broader design team, balancing fast-paced, startup-mindset execution with enterprise-level standards.Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).Experience: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated professional experience in Color Design specifically focused on apparel.Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end color storytelling, high-level mood boards, complex color palettes, and varied product design experience.Industry Focus: Demonstrated experience or strong familiarity with outdoor, streetwear, or performance apparel design. Technical.Skills: Hands-on expertise with industry-standard digital design software tools.Background: Prior experience working within Fortune 500 organizations or dynamic, fast-paced team environments is strongly preferred.Communication: Exceptional visual, written, and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of presenting complex creative concepts.JOBID: 082026-144887#LI-CELLA#LI-AU3Equal 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 [e-mail] 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.ABOUT CELLAWe are passionate about connecting you with the right role at the right organization—and providing you great benefits for the great work you do. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, weekly paychecks, holiday pay and a health benefits program, we have you covered.Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.