Senior Colorist
2 months ago
RDG Global, an apparel design and manufacturing company with a strong international presence. With robust product development capabilities complemented by a keen understanding of trend, our company produces apparel across its own proprietary labels and under license.
We are seeking a Senior Production Colorist to join our color department. The Senior Production Colorist is responsible for color & product integrity along with supporting the cross functional teams in evaluating submits to ensure color and quality standards are met.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Comment on lab dips, knit downs, strike offs, handlooms, trims, bulk fabrics, bulk trims, submits, etc.
- Depending on the account, will need to enter information and create submits forms in PLM systems.
- Be able to utilize a light booth for proper color evaluation.
- Review and interpret color submissions & advise corrections or approvals for submits prior to production.
- Provide direction to mills in fabric aesthetic and quality issues during the production process.
- Communicate color comments (both rejections & approvals) to appropriate business partners (suppliers/ factories).
- Conduct daily functions including updating and maintaining color manuals and procedures.
- File all submits /records daily.
- Conduct routine maintenance of lab equipment (replacing small cutting boards on punch machine, ensuring scale is free of debris, etc.), schedule annual certification for light box and fabric scale calibration.
- Review & provide direction on care label layouts/test reports for Non-private label orders.
- Review all Pre-Production & Top of Production samples to ensure color & product integrity.
- Provide references of all approved bulk submissions to our overseas Quality Control office for them to conduct inspections.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in textiles or related field
- 5+ years of experience in fabric/garment production experience
- Superior color vision
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of organizational skills
- Must be detail oriented, be able to follow instructions and work in a team environment.
- PC Proficient, including Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel mastery a plus)
- Ability to work well in a cross functional environment.
- Sweater, woven & knit fabric construction and finishing knowledge.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to multitask in fast pace ever changing environment.
Plus, but not mandatory:
- Certified Kohl’s Colorist or any other retailer certification.
- Ability to operate spectrophotometer & working knowledge of spectrophotometers and color quality control.
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