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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 ...

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Colorist

Manhattan, NY • On-site

24 Seven Talent
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 5K employees

Other

Posted 4 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.