Colorist
About the role
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Owns Visual and instrumental color approval decisions for lab dips, trims and bulk.
Understands and Maintains the brand Concept and identity in all approval decisions.
Provides Technical Color expertise to brand.
Actively implements CMS Color process and executes against a calendar
Initiates color process with on time entry of color submittal requests.
Maintains turn time requirements to achieve on time delivery.
Provides extensive communication to the brand team, suppliers and mills on color correction and color performance issues.
Responsible to track and follow up on approval status to maintain on time delivery.
Maintain complete and accurate records for the color approval process.
Attends key brand follow up meetings.
Supports company initiatives.
Provides matrix of performance assessment.
Initiates weekly communication with color Managers and Merchants.
Anticipates Color problems, Maintains and reports on predicted issues log.
Evaluate Shade bands from suppliers and Collaborates with Merchandisers and designers on approvals.
Assist with Print and Pattern color evaluation.
Networks within the industry and embraces instrumental color evaluation.
Initiative in Dye Recipe development with CSP and Dye Manufacturing Companies for Factory.
Responsible for Accreditation and Color audit at factory.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:
Bachelor degree or Professional qualification with at least 8 years’ experience in similar capacity;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; good spoken and written English fluency;
- Self- motivated; ability to work independently and maintain a high level of confidentiality;
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook;
- Excellent color / print reset;
- Strong ability to differentiate color;