Colorist

The position is responsible for supporting Color approval work in Lab Dip/ Strike Off/ 1st Bulk/ Shade Band.

He/she needs to work closely with internal partners- such as HK Color Team/ Raw Material Sourcing/ Sourcing team, external partner and fabric suppliers.

Job Description:

Authority to review color submissionsOperate Data Color Spectrophotometer (DC800/ DC1000) to take Spectro reading for single solid colorOperate Data Color Spectra Vision to take Spectro reading for multi-color print submission.

Understand Company expectation of color approval toleranceCoach Vendor Mill Colorist to perform and achieve company's expectation.
Provide guidance/ training to suppliers and mills to ensure they follow SOP and achieve color requirements.

Partner with Sourcing and Senior Colorists to problem solve when color issues ariseUnderstand and maintain color filing system, including submissions, strike offs, bulk production records.

Release color comment in system within specified timelines for development and bulkDispatch approval record to HK office or satellite officesMonitor mills self-approval production colors.

Provide audit report to Color Manager

Job Specification:
University Graduate with major in Textile Technology or Textile Chemistry is preferredMinimum of 3-5 years of experience approving colourSolid technical knowledge on dyeing and print processing,print technique and limitationExperience in fabric mills and well-know the production proceduresWell-organized, systematic, strong analytical and problem-solving skillsMust pass Munsell Hue 100 Eye test: point 8 or belowMust be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (advanced)Excellent communication skills and fluent in EnglishWilling to travel alone

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