Color Technician - 2nd Shift

Shiseido Company, Limited; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Volunteer Days

Paid Company Holidays

401K with 6% Company Match

Internal & International Mobility

Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

Employee Led Affinity Groups

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Shiseido Americas in Windsor, CO seeks a Color Technician to ensure bulk cosmetic batches match reference shade standards. You will batch shade matching lipstick, foundation, powders and other color cosmetics within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will review color history, renew color standards before expiration, support full-scale shade matching with bench batches, and communicate with Manufacturing, Quality Control, R&D and customers as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years of cosmetic shade matching experience or 5+ years in related chemical or paint industry.
• Ability to see color and strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Batch shade matching for lipstick, foundation, powders and other color cosmetics.
• Review batch color history and track daily adjustments.
• Maintain color standards and renewals upon expiration.
• Create bench batches to support full-scale shade matching and rework shade investigations.
• Communicate with Manufacturing, Quality Control, R&D and customers as needed.

Skills

Multitask

Color vision

Attention to detail

Basic math

Organizational skills

Communication skills

GMP/ISO knowledge

Cosmetic shade matching experience

Chemistry/paint industry experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Date: Oct 21, 2026

Location: East Windsor

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Without compromising our steadfast commitment to Quality, Safety and Sustainability our manufacturing and packaging facility produces in excess of 70MM units per year. This is a demonstration of our can-do attitude, collaborative spirit, focus on innovation and continuous improvement mindset. Always People First!

JOB SUMMARY

The Color Technician is responsible for ensuring that bulk cosmetic batches match the shade of reference standards.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You will batch shade matching lipstick, foundation, powders and other color cosmetics.
• You will provide accurate review of batch color history and tracking of daily adjustments.
• You will maintain color standards and renewals upon expiration.
• You will make bench batches as necessary to support full scale batch shade matching, as well as rework shade investigation.
• You will communicate with Manufacturing, Quality Control, R&D and customers as necessary.

WHO YOU ARE

• You can multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and support multiple batches at the same time.
• You have a high school diploma or GED
• You have 3 years of cosmetic shade matching experience or 5+ years in related chemical or paint industry
• You have the ability to see color
• You have a strong attention to detail
• You have a knowledge of basic math
• You have excellent organizational skills
• You have excellent communication skills
• You have a basic understanding of GMP and ISO requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, if applicable. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the area of work or tasks being performed. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, or additional protective clothing.

Physical Requirement

Frequency

Standing

1/3 to 2/3

Walking

Under 1/3

Under 1/3

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

Over 2/3

Climb or balance

Under 1/3

Reach with hands and arms

Under 1/3

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

Not Applicable

Lifting/Carrying Requirement

Frequency

Up to 10 pounds

Under 1/3

Up to 25 pounds

Under 1/3

Up to 50 pounds

Not Applicable

Up to 100 pounds

Not Applicable

Your Dreams. Our Future.

The hourly rate for this position may vary based on geographic location. Pay is based on several factors including knowledge, education, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as part of a total compensation package, including a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a full range of benefits.

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K with 6% Company Match
• Internal & International Mobility
• Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
• Employee Led Affinity Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law

Salary (Min-Max): $24.12-$33.16

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