Hybrid Digital Colour Technologist – Textile Lab

The Inside Job; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic colour management company in Solihull is seeking a skilled Colour Technologist to oversee digital colour processes and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the textile industry and excellent skills in spectrophotometry and digital colour management. Responsibilities include validating colour submissions, collaborating with product teams, and maintaining supplier relationships. This role is hybrid, requiring attendance at least three days a week, and champions inclusivity for candidates with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in the textile industry with a technological background.
• High level of colour perception: Munsell 100, superior colour vision.
• A good understanding of the apparel design and development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Initiating review and validating daily lab-dips and bulk colour submissions.
• Working closely with product development teams for colour consistency.
• Coordinating submission process with suppliers to deliver colour samples.

Skills

Spectrophotometer operation

Digital colour management

Strong communication skills

Collaborative and team-oriented

Data management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

PLM systems

Job description

A dynamic colour management company in Solihull is seeking a skilled Colour Technologist to oversee digital colour processes and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the textile industry and excellent skills in spectrophotometry and digital colour management. Responsibilities include validating colour submissions, collaborating with product teams, and maintaining supplier relationships. This role is hybrid, requiring attendance at least three days a week, and champions inclusivity for candidates with disabilities.