Senior Colourist (6-month contract, Fashion Brand, Freelance welcome)

Senior Colourist (6-month contract, Fashion Brand, Freelance welcome)

Your new company

Our client is an iconic American retailer delivering timeless, preppy fashion and quality staples for modern life.

Your new role

  • Responsible for colour lab dip and bulk review/approvals using visual and/or spectrophotometer
  • Update colour comment into systems and keep physical records.
  • Maintain time and action on the approval process
  • Maintain the core and seasonal colour palettes plus the related colour standards
  • Report on suppliers/mill's colour submission performance to team manager for corrective actions.
  • Conduct Munsell Hue test for internal team members or external partners
  • Carry out daily facilities calibrations and maintenance
  • Work closely with Raw Material team and Sourcing/Production team on colour submission and approval issues.
  • Handle colour related projects assigned by the company

What you'll need to succeed

  • Higher Diploma or above in Textile Chemistry, Textile Technology, Textile Colouration or related disciplines
  • Minimum 6 – 8 years relevant experience in colour, print and yarn dye approval
  • Solid colouring knowledge, dyestuff characteristics and print techniques
  • Able to work independently with stakeholders, e.g. internal US and HK team, mills/factories
  • Understand the colour approval process in Buying Office environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and use of PLM system
  • Good command of spoken and written English and able to communicate in Mandarin

What you'll get in return

  • Working for an iconic US Fashion Brand
  • Competitive Salary
  • Collaborative team member

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Chloe.chan@hays.com.hk, or call Chloe Chan at 2101 0010 now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Location
HongKong
Specialism
Executive
Ref:
1287033

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Chloe Chan, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Hong Kong
6604-06,66/F, ICC, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon

Telephone: 21010010