Color Coordinator

Chico's FAS, Inc DBA Chico's Retail Services, Inc; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KnitWell Group, a specialty retailer, is seeking a Color Development Coordinator to support the Color Development team. You will coordinate color submissions, maintain organized records, and ensure timely flow of materials in a fast-paced product development environment.

Fort Myers, FL based, full-time position. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, with 1–3 years in administrative support or related fields, and proficient in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in administrative support, coordination, data entry, logistics, product development, merchandising, or a related function.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, time-management, and follow-through skills.
• High attention to detail and demonstrated accuracy when managing physical samples and digital records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, organize, and distribute lab dips, strike-offs, bulk approvals, and related color materials.
• Review submissions for completeness, correct labeling, and required documentation before routing to the appropriate Color team member.
• Prepare and organize color review packages and support color review meetings.
• Maintain accurate records of submissions, comments, revisions, and approval dates.
• Follow up on outstanding submissions and missing information, and escalate delays.
• Maintain an organized physical color library, seasonal standards, and historical references.
• Label, file, archive color standards and prints by season, style, color, or established department process.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including courier tracking and required customs documentation.
• Monitor delivery status and resolve routine shipment or receipt issues.
• Maintain inventory and order color standards and specialized department supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

PLM systems

Job description

About us We are a company of brands led by women and inspired by women. Our portfolio consists of three brands: Chico’s, WHBM and Soma—specialty retailers of women’s apparel, intimates, and accessories—found in over 1,000 boutiques through the United States and online. With our services and products, we strive to create a world where women never have to compromise, providing solutions to give them confidence and joy. We love what we do, and believe that with our teams, we are the most amazing place to work, learn, and grow.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Color Development Coordinator provides administrative and logistical support to the Color Development team by coordinating color submissions, maintaining organized records and standards, and supporting the timely flow of materials. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced product development environment.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Color Process Coordination

• Receive, log, organize, and distribute lab dips, strike-offs, bulk approvals, and related color materials.
• Review incoming submissions for completeness, correct labeling, and required documentation before routing them to the appropriate Color team member.
• Prepare and organize color review packages and support color review meetings.
• Maintain accurate records of submissions, comments, revisions, and approval dates.
• Follow up on outstanding submissions and missing information, and escalat… delays.

Color Standards, Prints & Logistics

• Maintain an organized physical color library, seasonal standards, and historical references.
• Label, file, and archive color standards and prints by season, style, color, or established department process.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including courier tracking and required customs documentation.
• Monitor delivery status and resolve routine shipment or receipt issues.
• Maintain inventory and order color standards and specialized department supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in administrative support, coordination, data entry, logistics, product development, merchandising, or a related function.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, time-management, and follow-through skills.
• High attention to detail and demonstrated accuracy when managing physical samples and digital records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience in apparel, textiles, fashion, consumer products, or a seasonal product development environment.
• Familiarity with PLM or comparable product-tracking systems.
• Understanding of product development calendars, vendor submissions, and sample management.

Location: Corporate FAS Retail Services - Fort Myers, FL 33928

Position Type: Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.