We are seeking a Color Developer II to join our Global Apparel Materials (GLAM) team. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and timely delivery of color requirements for our apparel line. You will work collaboratively across cross-functional teams, leveraging your expertise in color application on textiles, to ensure that color direction is executed to the highest standard.
Responsibilities
Color Development & Execution
Partner with Cross-Functional teams to execute seasonal color direction.
Facilitate and track lab dips to ensure seasonal initiatives meet critical milestones.
Lead investigative processes to resolve color development challenges.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with Product Merchandising, Technical Development, Design, Product Creation Centers, and Material Integrity teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Communicate goals and objectives effectively to internal stakeholders.
Act as a resource and subject matter expert within the Color Development community.
Process Management
Ensure on-time commercialization of color developments, adhering to critical dates and gates.
Maintain accurate documentation of color requirements in Product Data Management systems.
Develop and refine tools and processes to enhance color execution for Apparel.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Apparel, Textiles, Chemistry, or a related field (or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience in color development and textile materials.
Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of color application on materials and textile techniques.
Familiarity with apparel and material construction, including garment design.
Ability to pass the Munsell Hue Color Test (visual color acuity test).
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with experience in Product Data Management systems (Smartsheet's experience is a plus).
Strong written and oral communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations.
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive self-starter, capable of working independently and collaboratively within a diverse team.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of heather materials and techniques.
Experience in the product creation process within the apparel industry.
About BrickRed Systems:
BrickRed Systems is a global leader in next-generation technology, consulting, and business process service companies. We enable clients to navigate their digital transformation. BrickRed Systems delivers a range of consulting services to our clients across multiple industries around the world. Our practices employ highly skilled and experienced individuals with a client-centric passion for innovation and delivery excellence.
With ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification and over a decade of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we harness the power of cognitive computing hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.