Assistant Colorist

Assistant Colorist

**Serving the needs of all families with young children,**Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The position mainly responsible on supporting Colorist on Color Approval work in Lab Dip/ Strike Off/ 1st Bulk/ Shade Band. Assistant Colorist needs to work closely with internal partners (like: Sourcing team,, and external partner - fabric suppliers

Administrative tasks:

- Maintain color filing system, including submissions, strike offs, bulk production records
- Input and release color comments on PLM system within specified timelines for development and bulk
- Update approved lab dips to master cards
- Dispatch approval records to HK and US office
- Support Colorist to manage production colors self-approval from mill/ vendors

Technical tasks
- Authority to review color, mainly in 1st Bulk and Shade Band
- Perform Spectro readings
- Ensure artwork is the latest version for Strike Off review
- Operate Datacolor machine for color reading reference.
- Check color coordination program in PLM

**REQUIREMENT**:

- University Graduate. Textile Technology or Textile Chemistry are preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience
- Basic understanding of Color theory and terminology, dyeing/printing technique and process
- Proven experience of approving color
- Fluent in English. Communicative Mandarin is an advantage.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel (advanced)
- Must pass Munsell Hue 100 Eye test
- Self-motivated, positive work attitude, attention to details, strong sense of responsibility
- Well-organized, systematic, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to travel occasionally.