Colorist / Merchandiser – Product Development

Stella SA; India; On-site; INR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley/Stella in India seeks a Colorist/Merchandiser – Product Development to lead end-to-end colour development across fabrics, garments and trims, ensuring lab dips, reflectance data, and color approvals meet timelines and quality standards.

You will collaborate with suppliers, QA and HQ, manage mini bulks and bulk shade processes, and oversee trims development, while maintaining robust data records and clear communication with factories.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in colour development across fabrics.
• Strong understanding of colour science and colour performance across fabrics.
• Educational background in Textiles

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end colour development from concept to bulk production.
• Coordinate with suppliers, QA, and HQ on lab dips and color approvals.
• Review mini bulks and bulk shade data, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Develop and approve trims, packaging, and finishing accessories colors with suppliers and HQ.
• Liaise with factories on lab dips, fabric quality, trims, and mini bulk processes.
• Arrange dispatch of lab dips, mini bulks, and accessories to HQ and track delivery.
• Support special projects and tasks assigned by the line manager as required.

Skills

Colour development

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Textiles education

Tools

Color measurement equipment

Job description

Your purpose at Stanley/Stella

The Colorist / Merchandiser – Product Development is responsible for managing end-to-end colour development and approval processes across fabrics, garments, and trims. The role ensures accurate colour execution from concept to bulk production through close collaboration with suppliers, quality teams, and headquarters, while maintaining data integrity, timelines, and quality standards.

Your role and impact

1. Colour Development

• Manage new color development, including clear communication, lab dip review, and approval.
• Create and manage color reflectance values and QTX files; distribute to suppliers and HQ.
• Define and share color depth standards and quadrant sets with suppliers and HQ.
• Share approved lab dip recipes with suppliers to ensure consistency.
• Coordinate with suppliers for garment-dyed new color development.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate color measurement equipment to ensure accurate data.

2. Mini Bulk Management

• Review and approve mini bulks based on visual assessment, color data, and fabric quality, following established checklists.
• Maintain accurate records in the Mini Bulk Master File.
• Provide clear comments, approvals, and signed copies to suppliers.
• Maintain hard copy and digital filing systems for all mini bulk approvals.

3. Bulk Shade Management

• Coordinate with the Quality team to replace expired mini bulk standards with updated references and manage renewal timelines.
• Perform first bulk shade cross-checks using color data systems upon request from QC or suppliers.

4. Trims & Accessories Development

• Manage development and approval of labels, packaging, and finishing accessories in collaboration with suppliers and HQ.
• Review trim cards received from factories, complete approval checks, and issue signed approvals.

5. Communication & Coordination

• Liaise with factories on lab dips, fabric quality, trims, and mini bulk processes.
• Ensure timely, clear, and professional communication across internal and external stakeholders.

6. Parcel & Sample Management

• Arrange dispatch of lab dips, mini bulks, and accessories to HQ.
• Track parcels to ensure on-time delivery and proper documentation.

7. Additional Responsibilities

• Support special projects and tasks assigned by the line manager as required.

About you

• Educational background in Textiles
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in colour development
• Strong understanding of colour science and colour performance across fabrics

Competencies

• Excellent product knowledge, particularly fabric-color interaction
• Strong analytical, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy
• Strong teamwork mindset and ability to work collaboratively

Flexible working attitude with the ability to manage pressure and multiple priorities