Color Sampling Specialist

Crazy Shirts, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Crazy Shirts is seeking a Color Specialist who can reproduce formulated inks with consistent yields to support the print schedule. You will develop color yields, stay current with color matching for opaque, translucent and white bases, and script the color recipe ledger for all designs.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 55 lbs, and working in a dusty, noisy plant environment; strong communication and manual dexterity are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to distinguish colors, shades, and variations.
• Strong verbal and written communication with team members.
• Comfort with digitizing equipment and standard office tools.

Responsibilities

• Developing the yield composition and consistency of color mixing to match approved color comps.
• Keeping current with color matching developments for opaque, translucent and white bases and the effects of different mixture properties.
• Comprehending and communicating the effects of using different mixtures, compounds and supplier differentials.
• Scripting and maintaining the color recipe ledger for all designs.
• Mixing inks in support of ink mixers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Color vision

Color matching

Communication

Ink mixing

Digitizing equipment

Tools

Digitizing equipment

Office software

Job description

Color SpecialistDEPARTMENT: PrintREPORTS TO: Production ManagerSUPERVISES: N/ASummary:Crazy Shirts’ purpose is to create original and memorable artwork on quality products that take our customers on the endless vacation in everyday life. The Color Specialist’s goal is to consistently replicate formulated inks in the proper yields in support of the print schedule.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThe essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:Developing the yield composition and consistency of color mixing to match approved color comps.Keeping current with color matching developments with respect to opaque, translucent and white bases and the effects of different mixture properties.Comprehending and communicating the effects and reactions of using different mixtures, compounds and supplier differentials.Scripting and maintaining the color recipe ledger for all designs.Mixing inks in support of ink mixers.All other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSAbility to distinguish colors, color shades, and slight color variationsMust be comfortable communicating verbally and in writing with superiors, peers and subordinates.Must be comfortable working with digitizing equipment and standard office productivity tools.PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTSStanding for long periods of time, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving itemsAble to lift 55lbsManual dexterity for operating and calibrating equipmentAbility to perform essential job functions in an environment with varied noise levels, light and heat exposure and chemicalsThe plant environment may be dusty, noisy, and open to interior temperature changesI acknowledge that I have read the job description and requirements for the Color Specialist position and I certify that I can perform these functions.