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.

Authority to review color submissions

Operate Data Color Spectrophotometer (DC800/ DC1000) to take Spectro reading for single solid color

Operate Data Color Spectra Vision to take Spectro reading for multi-color print submission.

Understand Company expectation of color approval tolerance

Coach 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 arise

Understand and maintain color filing system, including submissions, strike offs, bulk production records.

Release color comment in system within specified timelines for development and bulk

Dispatch approval record to HK office or satellite offices

Monitor mills self-approval production colors. Provide audit report to Color Manager

Job Specification

University Graduate with major in Textile Technology or Textile Chemistry is preferred

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience approving colour

Solid technical knowledge on dyeing and print processing,print technique and limitation

Experience in fabric mills and well-know the production procedures

Fluent in English

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (advanced)

Must pass Munsell Hue 100 Eye test: point 8 or below

Proven experience approving color

Well-organized, systematic, strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Willing to travel alone