Color Assistant, Wholesale Women's Apparel (New York)

Society for Conservation Biology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the apparel industry is seeking a Color Assistant based in New York City. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing color standards, coordinating with teams on approvals, and supporting Colorists in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Textile Design and relevant experience, showcasing their expertise in color management.

Qualifications

• Studied color theory.
• 1-2 years related experience or relevant internship.

Responsibilities

• Managing color standards & maintaining color library.
• Communicating with teams and mills regarding color standards.
• Maintaining the time/action calendar within the color department.

Skills

Familiar with color language

Knowledge of industry standards

Ability to judge color tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textile Design

Job description

Color Assistant, Wholesale Women's Apparel (New York)

Employer Premier Brands Group Holdings Location New York City, New York, US Salary Competitive Closing date Jun 20, 2025

View more categories View less categories Sector Consultancy/Private Sector Field Conservation science Discipline Biology Salary Type Salary Employment Type Full time

PREMIER BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS

Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design

Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design

Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women's apparel, and jewelry.

Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer.

• One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America.
• The Kasper Group, an apparel industry leader for 30+ years, has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs.
• The Jewelry Group has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view.

Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design.

PBGH is currently seeking a Color Assistant. This role is responsible for the day-to-day organization and follows up of samples for various private label accounts.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Managing color standards & maintaining color library
• Updating color information in PLM (Centric)
• Communicating with partnering teams and overseas mills in regards to color standards, lab dips, strike-off's
• Managing the organization of l/dips & s/off's
• Managing the time/action calendar within the color department
• Support the Colorists with daily tasks for multiple brands
• Maintain library of all items together so they will match the color standards; keep seasonal filing system; set up seasonal color approval cards.
• Provide tracking, follow up and records for the color approval process.
• Regular communication with product development and textiles to maintain approvals in a timely manner.
• Able to judge tolerance in shade lots and point out side-to-side shading
• Work in a fast paced environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Design or related field (studied color theory)
• 1-2 years related experience or relevant internship experience
• Familiar with color language/ vocabulary used when communicating with mills.
• Understand prints with knowledge of how to pitch prints, print screens, color windows for prints and engravings.
• Experience in approval of lab dips/ print strike offs, desk looms, yarn dyes for bulk production, comments are precise and clear.
• Knowledge of industry/fabric/color/testing standards.

Salary Range: 50K-58K *Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicant swill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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