Senior Colorist

OVERVIEW

Looking for an experienced colorist with background in textiles and fashion garments. Must have strong understanding of fabric/textiles, color theory and prints. Must be extremely organized and detail oriented. Able to prioritize and meet deadlines. Work in a team environment with cross functional partners such as merchandisers, designers and production.

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Conduct review and approval of all lab dips, print strikeoffs, trims, embroideries for development and production, ensuring color consistency within garments and coordination within sets, collections etc.
• Strong sense of aesthetics and color cohesion.
• Communicate color to overseas suppliers and vendors using standard color commenting language.
• Track and chart all lab dips and bulk fabrics from development to production.
• Maintain a timely 24-48 hour turnaround time with comments.
• Partnering with Design and advising color feasibility on a variety of substrates.  
• Order color standards as needed.
• Review/understanding and approval of fabric and garment testing for Color Fastness.
• Understanding of T&A and deadlines to ensure on-time delivery.
• Dependable attendance, excellent communicator, good sense of urgency and work ethic.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in apparel product development and must have color/fabric knowledge.
• Knowledge of dyes, dyeing techniques and printing techniques for a variety of fiber contents and fabric structures. Knowledge of textile structures and their influence on color appearance; knowledge of industry/fabric/color/testing standards.
• Proficiency in PC/MAC, Microsoft Word, Excel and PLM.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (technically and non technically).
• Capability to be a self starter, think outside the box and troubleshoot independently.
• Highly organized, ability to prioritize and attention to detail required.
• Personable, team player and troubleshoot under tight time constraints.
• Understanding of visual and instrumental color evaluation procedures with accurate and consistent technique: ability to use light box and Datacolor Spectrophotometer.
• Ability to differentiate/analyze color accurately and consistently to describe color differences.
• Understanding of project purpose and commitment required, ability to present ideas and results in a logical manner.
• Can effectively communicate technical information with other functions that are non-technical.
• Excellent results on Munsell HUE 100 test.