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Ensures that color samples are developed in accordance with customer specifications at the lowest ... Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker ...

Ensures that color samples are developed in accordance with customer specifications at the lowest ... Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker ...

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How much do colour technologist jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average weekly pay for colour technologist in the United States is $1,830.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,153.85 and $2,394.23 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Colour Technologist do?

A Colour Technologist is responsible for developing, testing, and ensuring the quality of colours used in textiles, coatings, paints, and other materials. They work with dyes, pigments, and finishes to meet industry standards and customer requirements. Their role involves researching new colouring techniques, troubleshooting colour inconsistencies, and improving production processes. They often collaborate with designers, manufacturers, and quality control teams to achieve desired colour outcomes efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Colour Technologist?

To thrive as a Colour Technologist, you need a strong background in chemistry, color science, or materials technology, often backed by a relevant degree or industry experience. Proficiency with color measurement instruments (such as spectrophotometers), color-matching software, and quality control systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you collaborate successfully with design, production, and quality teams. These competencies are vital to ensure consistent color standards, product quality, and innovation within industries like textiles, coatings, or packaging.

What are some typical challenges Colour Technologists face in their day-to-day work?

Colour Technologists often encounter challenges such as achieving precise color matching across different materials, managing variability in raw materials, and adhering to tight production deadlines. They must work closely with suppliers, production staff, and technical teams to resolve issues related to color consistency and quality control, especially when scaling formulations from lab to full-scale manufacturing. Staying up-to-date with new colorants, technologies, and sustainability regulations is also crucial. Overcoming these challenges requires adaptability, technical expertise, and strong teamwork skills, making the role both dynamic and rewarding.

How to become a colour technologist?

To become a colour technologist, typically a degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field is required. Gaining experience with colour measurement tools, such as spectrophotometers, and understanding colour theory are important, along with developing skills in quality control and product development. Professional certifications or training in colour science can also enhance career prospects.
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What states have the most Colour Technologist jobs?

States with the most job openings for Colour Technologist jobs include:

Infographic showing various Colour Technologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 48% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 34% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,196 per year, or $45.8 per hour.

Color Designer

Avient

Holden, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago


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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 84 rated plastic manufacturers


Job description

Ensures that color samples are developed in accordance with customer specifications at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance. This position operates with a high degree of autonomy and requires little to no day-to-day direction.

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.


Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient.


Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!


We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business.


By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient's strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.


At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.  In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.


Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.

  • At least 3 years of related experience required 
  • At least 1 year experience of injection molding experience required 
  • Strongly preference experience with pigments and liquid concentrates 
Final compensation within this range may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, paid holidays annually. Learn more about our benefits at: Career Opportunities | Avient. 
The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. Avient reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
 
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Develops new formulas for color samples which meet customer business and product needs.
  • Utilizes automated systems and technology (SAP, PC, Color Computer, etc.) to develop, diagnose and/or improve processes and resolve customer issues.
  • Completes formulations of color concentrates, Liquid, Freeze-Dri, and Dry Color products in a timely, cost efficient, and effective manner.
  • Records and communicates formulations in a clear and unambiguous manner, noting any special features or requirements.
  • Performs required Quality Control checks on all color matches prior to the shipment of samples. Functions as Quality Associate for samples as required.
  • Develops and maintains a safe working environment and good housekeeping conditions.
  • Ensures that all SAP paperwork is completed properly and accurately.
  • Observes applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Attends and participates in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.

Physical/Environ. Demands

Physical Demands: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects tools or controls; talk and/or hear. Occasionally required to sit. The individual must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and the ability to differentiate color.

Work Environment: The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. Work is inside and the typical noise level is loud. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The individual is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.


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