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Aquent

Color Developer

Aquent, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


Our client is looking for a detail-oriented multi-tasker with strong communication skills and a knowledge of color application on textiles. You will be an important member of our color development team who analyze color developments and ensure that accuracy of color requirements and documentation are met and completed for on-time commercialization. You will possess knowledge of apparel industry color methods and standards. You have a passionate drive to improve system and process, to collaborate with others and positively impact the teams you work with.

This role is hybrid; Monday-Thursday onsite, Fridays remote.WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?As a Global Apparel Materials (GLAM) Color Developer, you will be the main point of contact partnering with Cross Functional teams to execute color direction. You will use your color knowledge and collaboration skills to help execute color palettes and be responsible for on-time buy ready commercialization. You will help lead and implement the design and development of tools and processes to support color execution for Apparel. You will facilitate and track lab dips for seasonal initiatives and identify and address key issues and challenges in color development. You will ensure on-time development according to critical dates and gates. In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with business teams involved in design, materials, product merchandising, product creation, material manufacturing, and product integrity.WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?You will report into the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) and support your development partners in color developments. You are a critical team member of the color development community and sought out as the expert resource. You will work in partnership with Product Merchandising, Technical Development, Design, Product Creation Centers, Materials Integrity, Product Integrity, and all (GLAM) Global Apparel Materials Team members.WHAT YOU WILL BRING?Bachelor’s degree in Apparel, Textiles, Chemistry, or a related field (2 additional years experience in lieu of a degree)Minimum 2 years relevant work experienceStrong written and oral communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentationsAbility to pass the Munsell Hue color test to determine visual color acuityUnderstanding of the application of color on materialsKnowledge of apparel and material construction, including garment constructionStrong organization and multi-tasking skillsStrong information seeking-skills and a drive to make things happenAbility to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse groupAbility to network and utilize internal and external resourcesSelf-starter attitude and the ability to be a team player within a fast-paced teamExperience with Microsoft Office applications and Product Data Management systemsExperience with Smartsheets a plusKnowledge of heather materials and techniquesKnowledge of product creation process and the apparel businessAbility to clearly articulate goals and objectives

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