Textile Colorist

GECO Asia Pte. Ltd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GECO Asia Pte. Ltd. in Malaysia seeks a color specialist to develop and match textile colors per customer requirements and standards.

You will prepare lab dips, color swatches, and dyeing trials, adjusting formulations to achieve precise color accuracy and monitoring the dyeing process for consistency. You will evaluate colors using light boxes and spectrophotometers, troubleshoot discrepancies, and collaborate with Production, QA/QC, R&D, and Merchandising to resolve color issues.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Textile, Color Chemistry, Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience in textile dyeing or color matching is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of dyeing processes, color theory, and textile materials.
• Familiar with spectrophotometer and color-matching systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work in a factory/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and match textile colors according to customer requirements, color standards, and approved samples.
• Prepare and conduct lab dips, color swatches, and dyeing trials.
• Adjust dye formulations and recipes to achieve the required color accuracy.
• Monitor and control the dyeing process to ensure consistent color quality.
• Conduct color evaluation using light boxes, spectrophotometers, and other color-matching equipment.
• Troubleshoot color discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Work closely with Production, QA/QC, R&D, and Merchandising teams to resolve color-related issues.
• Maintain accurate records of color recipes, dye formulations, test results, and approved standards.
• Ensure colors meet customer specifications and company quality standards.
• Assist in developing new colors and improving existing dyeing processes.

Skills

Textile dyeing

Color matching

Spectrophotometer

Color theory

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Diploma/Degree in Textile or Chemistry

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Job description

This role involves developing and matching textile colors according to customer requirements, color standards, and approved samples. You will prepare and conduct lab dips, color swatches, and dyeing trials, adjusting dye formulations and recipes to achieve required color accuracy. You will monitor and control the dyeing process to ensure consistent color quality and conduct color evaluation using light boxes, spectrophotometers, and other color-matching equipment.

Key responsibilities

Develop and match textile colors according to customer requirements, color standards, and approved samples

Prepare and conduct lab dips, color swatches, and dyeing trials

Adjust dye formulations and recipes to achieve the required color accuracy

Monitor and control the dyeing process to ensure consistent color quality

Conduct color evaluation using light boxes, spectrophotometers, and other color-matching equipment

Troubleshoot color discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions

Work closely with Production, QA/QC, R&D, and Merchandising teams to resolve color-related issues

Maintain accurate records of color recipes, dye formulations, test results, and approved standards

Ensure colors meet customer specifications and company quality standards

Assist in developing new colors and improving existing dyeing processes

About you

Diploma/Degree in Textile, Color Chemistry, Chemistry, or related field

Experience in textile dyeing, color matching, or textile manufacturing is an advantage

Good knowledge of dyeing processes, color theory, and textile materials

Familiar with spectrophotometer and color-matching systems

Good problem-solving and analytical skills

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Willing to work in a factory/manufacturing environment