Colorist

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent talent agency is seeking a Temporary Color Analyst located in Los Angeles, California. This role emphasizes technical and operational aspects of color development and print quality, ensuring accuracy and consistency across various substrates. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Textile Science or a related field, along with 2-4 years of experience in color analysis within apparel. Responsibilities include evaluating print strike-offs and ensuring color cohesion across substrates.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in color analysis or print/lab dip evaluation.
• Understanding of fabric construction and print techniques.
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and comment on print strike-offs and lab dips.
• Ensure color cohesion and consistency across substrates.
• Maintain seasonal color palettes and libraries.
• Identify and communicate color variances or print challenges.

Skills

Visual color acuity

Proficiency with spectrophotometers

Experience with Adobe Illustrator

Strong organizational skills

Print design experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Science or Color Science

Tools

X-Rite color management software

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Summary

The Temporary Color Analyst will focus on the technical and operational aspects of color development and print quality, ensuring accuracy and consistency across a range of substrates and print techniques. This role partners closely with Product Development, Print Design, and Design to uphold approved color standards and creative intent across seasonal collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and comment on print strike-offs and solid lab dips, executing company standards for production approval

• Ensure color cohesion and consistency across substrates and mill partners

• Maintain and organize physical seasonal color palettes and color libraries

• Identify and communicate color variances or print process challenges with clear, actionable feedback

• Distribute seasonal color standards to global color offices

• Partner with Print Design to support optimized color files and CAD printouts for internal and external review

• Assist in selecting potential color matches as needed

• Contribute to digital color management and color innovation initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Science, Color Science, or related field

• 2–4 years of experience in color analysis or print/lab dip evaluation within apparel or textiles

• Exceptional visual color acuity (Munsell Color Hue test required)

• Proficiency with spectrophotometers and X-Rite color management software

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Google Workspace

• Understanding of fabric construction, print techniques, and finishing impacts on color

• Experience with PLM/PDM systems preferred

• Children’s apparel experience is a plus

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple seasons in a fast-paced environment

• Strong Print Design Experience – Must have hands‑on experience working with prints (not just solids), including reviewing, developing, and approving print designs. This role is highly print-driven, with the majority of approvals focused on prints rather than solids.
• Ability to Evaluate Color Within Prints – Candidate must understand how color behaves within complex print layouts (not just isolated color analysis), with a strong eye for balance, clarity, and execution.
• Print-Focused Approval Experience – Proven experience approving print submissions from vendors/factories, ensuring accuracy in repeat, scale, placement, and overall design integrity.
• Manual Print Review Expertise – Ability to assess and approve prints without relying on external tools, demonstrating a trained eye and strong visual judgment.