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Colorist

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

This role is ideal for a recent fashion school graduate or someone early in their career who has a strong understanding of color, textiles, and apparel and is comfortable working in Adobe Illustrator.

The Color Management Specialist is responsible for bridging the gap between creative color intent ... Exposure to wallcoverings, textiles, or roll-good substrate manufacturing PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Must ...

Description The Color Management Specialist is responsible for bridging the gap between creative ... Exposure to wallcoverings, textiles, or roll-good substrate manufacturing PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Must ...

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Textile - Creeler

Winston Salem, NC ยท On-site

$17.60/hr

... is the world's leading specialist in the development and manufacturing of mattress textiles ... Must be able to distinguish all colors (not be color blind). * Closed toe shoes must be worn at all ...

Customer Experience Specialist

O Fallon, MO ยท On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Customer Experience Specialist Who We Are Phoenix Textile Corporation has been a trusted supplier ... color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime ...

... Specialist for our Technical Services department ABOUT THE JOB The primary function of the Inkjet ... textile applications, prepress color control, software file output and color profiling. * Hands on ...

... Specialist for our Technical Services department ABOUT THE JOB The primary function of the Inkjet ... textile applications, prepress color control, software file output and color profiling. * Hands on ...

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Color Textiles Specialist information

What is a color textiles specialist?

A Color Textiles Specialist is a professional who focuses on the use, development, and management of colors in textile materials. They work with designers, manufacturers, and laboratories to ensure color consistency, quality, and accuracy in fabric production. Their role often involves selecting dyes, developing color standards, overseeing dyeing processes, and troubleshooting color-related issues. This position is crucial in industries like fashion, interior design, and textile manufacturing where color plays a key role in product appeal and branding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a color textiles specialist?

To thrive as a Color Textiles Specialist, you need expertise in color theory, textile materials, and dyeing techniques, typically supported by a degree in textile design or a related field. Familiarity with color matching software, spectrophotometers, and industry-standard color management systems is essential. Attention to detail, creativity, and strong communication skills help professionals excel when collaborating with designers and manufacturers. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate color reproduction, quality control, and innovation in textile products.

What are some common challenges color textiles specialists face when working with new fabric types?

Color Textiles Specialists often encounter challenges when matching or developing color formulas for new or synthetic fabric types, as each material can absorb and reflect dyes differently. This requires extensive testing and collaboration with chemists and production teams to ensure color consistency and fastness. Staying updated on emerging dye technologies and environmental regulations also adds complexity to the role, making adaptability and problem-solving essential skills.

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Colorist

Manhattan, NY โ€ข On-site

24 Seven Talent
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

We are seeking a fashion-focused, detail-oriented Entry-Level Colorist to support the Design and Fabric teams with seasonal color development and color card management. This role is ideal for a recent fashion school graduate or someone early in their career who has a strong understanding of color, textiles, and apparel and is comfortable working in Adobe Illustrator.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage seasonal color cards, including ordering Pantone colors and maintaining accurate color records.
  • Create and organize physical color cards, including cutting, taping, printing, and labeling color references.
  • Track and maintain seasonal color information and approvals.
  • Support factory-ready artwork and print/color development.
  • Coordinate color standards and ensure consistency across fabrics, prints, and products.
  • Work closely with Design, Fabric, Product Development, Production, and overseas vendors.
  • Assist with color development, recoloring, color separations, and repeats for original and studio prints.
  • Maintain organized color files, records, and approval histories.
  • Assist with lab dip and color approval tracking as needed.
  • For full-time candidates, create and maintain factory-ready artwork, including color and print files.
  • Support additional Design and Fabric team projects as needed.


Qualifications

  • Degree or education in Fashion Design, Textile Design
  • Strong interest in fashion, color, textiles, and apparel.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; additional Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Basic understanding of textile fabrics, prints, and color.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication and follow-up skills.
  • Apparel, textile, or product development experience is a plus.