Color Science & Development Specialist

TMG & Haartz Solutions; Bostic (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TMG & Haartz Solutions seeks a Color Match Specialist to join the Color Laboratory. You will develop and validate color formulations, perform visual and instrumental color matching, and support production with accurate color development and management practices.

You will collaborate with R&D, Design, Quality, and Production teams, gaining expertise in proprietary materials and manufacturing technologies. This role offers growth in color science, laboratory operations, and technical leadership

Qualifications

• Associate’s or technical degree, or equivalent industry experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, polymer science, materials science, engineering or related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in color matching and related manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of color theory, measurement and correction principles.
• Experience using spectrophotometers, color databases, and color management software.
• Ability to analyze color, gloss, and appearance characteristics.
• Knowledge of pigments, colorants and formulation adjustments.
• Self-motivated with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain color formulations for new and existing products.
• Perform visual and instrumental color matching to customer and internal specifications.
• Evaluate and adjust color formulations to achieve target color and gloss requirements.
• Develop color matching solutions for production and development projects.
• Support Design and Product Development teams with new color initiatives.
• Recommend formula modifications to improve color consistency and manufacturability.
• Analyze color behavior throughout the manufacturing process.
• Record color adjustments and development data in company systems.
• Support production with color control throughout manufacturing.

Skills

Color theory

Color measurement

Color correction

Spectrophotometer use

Color management software

Data analysis

Independent work

Teamwork and communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree / Technical degree

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry / polymers / materials science / engineering

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Color databases

Color management software

Job description

TMG & Haartz Solutions seeks a Color Match Specialist to join the Color Laboratory. You will develop and validate color formulations, perform visual and instrumental color matching, and support production with accurate color development and management practices.

You will collaborate with R&D, Design, Quality, and Production teams, gaining expertise in proprietary materials and manufacturing technologies. This role offers growth in color science, laboratory operations, and technical leadership