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Color Designer at Cella We are seeking a creative and detail‑oriented Color Designer to join our client's dynamic product team. The role involves end‑to‑end execution of color designs, transforming concepts into market‑ready products. Compensation Range: $45 - 50 per hour Location: Los Angeles, California Job Type: Contract Responsibilities Execute color designs, finalizing product details and proactively managing the application of color for each product. Review all samples to achieve marketable solutions, collaborating with design, marketing, and development for approvals. Clearly communicate all changes and updates for final confirmation, taking ownership of the color in the final product result. Maintain the category's color calendar, ensuring all timelines and deadlines are met. Develop and manage line art, color design servers, GPIN, PDM, and merchandising lines. Collaborate with design, product marketing, and development teams to focus color solutions for market success. Gather and analyze category‑specific information, including consumer, channel, and market trends. Develop solutions that balance quality, cost, manufacturability, sustainability, and merchandising needs. Create and execute innovative, retail‑able color solutions for a category or gender‑specific product line. Help create the seasonal direction for color, materials, and graphics that reflects our design philosophy and appeals to the target consumer. Demonstrate a strong understanding of color, design, market, and lifestyle trends and apply this knowledge effectively. Develop a deep understanding of the target consumer, their culture, and their retail habits. Analyze competitor products, market trends, and brand positioning to inform color strategies. Apply consumer‑driven insights to create compelling and relevant color solutions. Present and communicate the category‑specific color direction and merchandising strategy to internal teams and key stakeholders as needed. Continuously develop excellence as a Color Designer by growing functional expertise in materials, special effects, technology, and presentation tools. Proactively work with management to advance color design skills, experiences, and product and process knowledge. Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2-4 years of directly relevant work experience. One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law degree with 1+ year of experience Master's degree with 0-3 years of experience Associate's degree with 1-3 years of experience High School diploma with 3-5 years of experience Preferred Skills Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in color theory, application, and trend forecasting. Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite). Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment. Equal 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cella

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