Independent Contractor ( 1099 )
About this Role
THEHAUSS, INC. is seeking an intuitive and knowledgeable Color Consultant to support our design projects through expert palette development, paint selection, and color strategy. This role is ideal for someone who understands the emotional impact of color and knows how to create cohesive, timeless, or trend-forward palettes for interiors and exteriors.
Whether you’re selecting the perfect wall paint, coordinating textile tones, or advising on facade finishes, your role will shape how our clients feel in their spaces.
Ideal Personality
Deep love for color, light, and material expression
Empathetic listener who can understand clients' emotional and aesthetic needs
Confident decision-maker with an artistic soul
Collaborative and detail-oriented
Up to date with color psychology and design trends
Why Join Us?
Work on meaningful, highly customized interior and exterior projects
Use your talent to transform how people experience their homes and spaces
Collaborate with a team that values art, architecture, and the human experience
Flexibility to work remote or on-site (per project)
Your ideas and expertise will be seen, felt, and celebrated
Key Responsibilities
Develop color palettes for interiors, exteriors, finishes, and furnishings
Provide in-person or virtual consultation sessions with clients
Coordinate with designers, painters, and stylists to bring color schemes to life
Prepare visual mood boards and annotated color plans
Recommend paint brands, finishes, and eco-friendly options
Stay current on color trends, seasonal shifts, and timeless combinations
Compensation
$75–$150 per consultation, depending on scope
Flat-rate or hourly options for larger projects
Commission bonus on product sales (if applicable)
Travel stipends for in-person consults beyond Raleigh
Licensing & Requirements
No license required
Must sign NDA and Independent Contractor Agreement
Must provide own materials: swatches, digital tools, color decks, etc.
Availability for virtual or on-site sessions (per project)
Workspace
Flexible: work from your home office or at client sites as needed
Virtual consultations supported via Zoom/Google Meet
Collaboration through shared platforms (Google Drive, Asana, Wix dashboard)
Color selection tools, mood board apps, and vendor links preferred
Background in interior design, fine arts, color theory, or related field
2+ years of experience in color consulting or paint specification
Familiarity with top paint brands (Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, Farrow & Ball, etc.)
Strong portfolio showing palette development and real-world implementation
Bonus: Experience in color psychology or visual merchandising