Textile Colorist

2 months ago


New York, United States Dreamwear Inc Full time $50,000 - $65,000
Job DescriptionJob Description

Dreamwear is a leading wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company working with brands such as Danskin, Juicy Couture, Roxy, Laura Ashley, and Nicole Miller (visit dreamwear.com/our-brands to see more). The thriving partnerships we have established worldwide help us ensure the efficient production and expedited delivery of our product, and the impeccable quality and competitive pricing of our merchandise make us a top choice and reliable partner for leading retailers across the globe.

Our Color team comments on strike-offs submitted from factories to make sure colors are done correctly and match standards before they go into production.

We are seeking a Textile Colorist to join the team. The ideal candidate will be passionate, self-motivated, eager to learn and able to execute these essential responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Designers to evaluate all print strike-offs to manage colors and patterns.
  • Ability to apply strong knowledge of the color spectrum to comment on print strike-offs in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exert independent approval/rejection of all main material and trim components based on color standards.
  • Analyze and disseminate comments daily to overseas factories and suppliers.
  • Anticipate, identify, and assess quality and fabric challenges.
  • Act as liaison on color issues between product development and design to ensure production timelines are being met.
  • Manage data and records throughout the approval process.

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
  • Expertise in differentiating the color spectrum.
  • Knowledge of basic fabric construction and technical properties.
  • Working knowledge of printing and dying techniques.
  • Must be highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Superior score on the 100 Hue Test.

* This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. They can be changed orally or in writing at any time by the discretion of management.