Color Studio Associate - Seasonal Palette & Calibration

vfc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

HQ in Denver

Annual incentive plan

Benefits overview

Job summary

VF Corporation seeks an Associate Developer, Color, to translate seasonal creative vision into executable color across apparel, equipment, and accessories. You will work with Creative Color, Design, Materials, Product Development, and Merchandising to ensure color accuracy and timely milestones.

Responsibilities include maintaining color data in PLM, organizing color tools, and supporting lab dips, wash libraries, and color standards with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of color development, apparel materials, textiles, and the seasonal product creation process.
• High color perception required (color vision).
• Intermediate PC proficiency; programs include MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe tools, database systems, and PLM systems.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines.
• Proactive approach to identifying root causes and solving problems with integrity.
• High agility and adaptability; willingness to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist Color team with seasonal color coordination tasks across apparel, equipment, and accessories.
• Input and maintain color data, naming, codes, and seasonal information in PLM and related systems.
• Organize and maintain color tools, standards, palette boards, sample references, and seasonal libraries.
• Assist with new wash library creation.
• Collaborate with Creative Color, Design, Materials, Product Development, and Merchandising for clear handoffs.
• Support seasonal tracking and reporting to aid color accuracy and process improvements.
• Coordinate color standards, lab dips, strike-offs, artwork, and submits with internal teams and suppliers.

Skills

Color development

Color perception

MS Excel

Adobe tools

PLM systems

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Adobe tools

PLM systems

Job description

VF Corporation seeks an Associate Developer, Color, to translate seasonal creative vision into executable color across apparel, equipment, and accessories. You will work with Creative Color, Design, Materials, Product Development, and Merchandising to ensure color accuracy and timely milestones.

Responsibilities include maintaining color data in PLM, organizing color tools, and supporting lab dips, wash libraries, and color standards with internal teams and suppliers.