Colorist

Our client is a growing children’s fashion brand known for its playful prints, vibrant color stories, and strong design point of view. They are expanding their design team and seeking a technically strong Color Analyst to support continued growth and seasonal execution.

Job Summary:

The Temporary Color Analyst will focus on the technical and operational aspects of color development and print quality, ensuring accuracy and consistency across a range of substrates and print techniques. This role partners closely with Product Development, Print Design, and Design to uphold approved color standards and creative intent across seasonal collections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and comment on print strike-offs and solid lab dips, executing company standards for production approval

• Ensure color cohesion and consistency across substrates and mill partners

• Maintain and organize physical seasonal color palettes and color libraries

• Identify and communicate color variances or print process challenges with clear, actionable feedback

• Distribute seasonal color standards to global color offices

• Partner with Print Design to support optimized color files and CAD printouts for internal and external review

• Assist in selecting potential color matches as needed

• Contribute to digital color management and color innovation initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Science, Color Science, or related field

• 2–4 years of experience in color analysis or print/lab dip evaluation within apparel or textiles

• Exceptional visual color acuity (Munsell Color Hue test required)

• Proficiency with spectrophotometers and X-Rite color management software

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Google Workspace

• Understanding of fabric construction, print techniques, and finishing impacts on color

• Experience with PLM/PDM systems preferred

• Children’s apparel experience is a plus

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple seasons in a fast-paced environment

Top 4 Most Important Requirements:

1. Strong Print Design Experience – Must have hands-on experience working with prints (not just solids), including reviewing, developing, and approving print designs. This role is highly print-driven, with the majority of approvals focused on prints rather than solids.
2. Ability to Evaluate Color Within Prints – Candidate must understand how color behaves within complex print layouts (not just isolated color analysis), with a strong eye for balance, clarity, and execution.
3. Print-Focused Approval Experience – Proven experience approving print submissions from vendors/factories, ensuring accuracy in repeat, scale, placement, and overall design integrity.
4. Manual Print Review Expertise – Ability to assess and approve prints without relying on external tools, demonstrating a trained eye and strong visual judgment.