Color Developer, Textiles & Apparel Innovation

Aquent; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent partners with a global leader in athletic apparel and gear to elevate color development across product lines. You will influence seasonal color direction and ensure color accuracy from lab dips through commercialization, collaborating with design, product development, and engineering to meet deadlines.

Join a dynamic team focused on quality and innovation, where your color expertise directly shapes iconic collections worn by athletes and consumers worldwide, spanning performance and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in color, textile, or product development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel/Textiles or related field, OR 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of textiles and dye methods.
• Understanding of digital color measurement for reviewing and approving lab dips.
• Proficiency with PLM systems, color management software (e.g., Natific), digital color review tools (e.g., Spectro), and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including effective meeting facilitation and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and global partners.
• A self-starter attitude with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to pass the Munsell Hue color test to determine visual color acuity.

Responsibilities

• Analyze color developments to ensure optimal execution and on-time approvals for commercialization.
• Collaborate closely with design, product development, and engineering teams to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks in color development.
• Facilitate and meticulously track lab dips for seasonal initiatives, addressing key issues and challenges promptly.
• Leverage your color knowledge to execute seasonal color direction, ensuring alignment with creative vision and technical feasibility.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional partners, becoming a go-to expert in color development.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of products across a wide range of categories, from performance apparel to lifestyle collections.

Skills

Color development

Textiles & dye methods

Color measurement

PLM & color tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel/Textiles or related field

2+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Natific (color management)

Spectro color review

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Aquent partners with a global leader in athletic apparel and gear to elevate color development across product lines. You will influence seasonal color direction and ensure color accuracy from lab dips through commercialization, collaborating with design, product development, and engineering to meet deadlines.

Join a dynamic team focused on quality and innovation, where your color expertise directly shapes iconic collections worn by athletes and consumers worldwide, spanning performance and