Color Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Cle de Peau Beaute, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Without compromising our steadfast commitment to Quality, Safety and Sustainability our manufacturing and packaging facility produces in excess of 70MM units per year.   This is a demonstration of our can-do attitude, collaborative spirit, focus on innovation and continuous improvement mindset.   Always People First! 

JOB SUMMARY

The Color Technician is responsible for ensuring that bulk cosmetic batches accurately match the shade of reference standards. This role supports manufacturing operations and does not involve Research & Development activities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• You will batch shade matching lipstick, foundation, powders and other color cosmetics.
• You will provide accurate review of batch color history and tracking of daily adjustments.

• You will maintain color standards and renewals upon expiration.
• You will make bench batches as necessary to support full scale batch shade matching, as well as rework shade investigation.
• You will communicate with Manufacturing, Quality Control, R&D and customers as necessary.

WHO YOU ARE 

• You can multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and support multiple batches at the same time.
• You have a high school diploma or GED
• You have 3 years of cosmetic shade matching experience or 5+ years in related chemical or paint industry
• You have the ability to see color
• You have a strong attention to detail
• You have a knowledge of basic math
• You have excellent organizational skills
• You have excellent communication skills
• You have a basic understanding of GMP and ISO requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, if applicable. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Employees must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the area of work or tasks being performed. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, or additional protective clothing.

Standing

1/3 to 2/3

Walking

Under 1/3

Sitting

Under 1/3

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

Over 2/3

Climb or balance

Under 1/3

Reach with hands and arms

Under 1/3

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

Not Applicable

Up to 10 pounds

Under 1/3

Up to 25 pounds

Under 1/3

Up to 50 pounds

Not Applicable

Up to 100 pounds

Not Applicable

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team.  Apply today and let's create something beautiful!

Your Dreams. Our Future.  

The hourly rate for this position may vary based on geographic location. Pay is based on several factors including knowledge, education, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as part of a total compensation package, including a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a full range of benefits.

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization's values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk - it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Days

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401K with 6% Company Match

Talent Development & Learning Programs

Internal & International Mobility

Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

Employee Led Affinity Groups

Tuition Reimbursement

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law