Custom Tinting Specialist — Color Matching (SF)

Color Atelier; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Color Atelier in San Francisco is seeking a Tinting Specialist– Custom Color Matching to join our flagship showroom team. You will color-match customer samples and prepare lime paints, plasters, primers, and specialty finishes according to production specs.

You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, and communicate with the Production Manager about timelines and color requests.

Qualifications

• Experience with custom color-matching in paints or plasters.
• Strong color theory and detail orientation.
• Ability to distinguish colors and subtle variations.
• Comfort with manual and computerized tinting systems.
• Excellent time management to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Spanish-speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Custom color-match customer samples with a high level of accuracy.
• Tint and prepare lime paints, plasters, primers, and specialty finishes according to production specifications.
• Maintain consistency and quality across all batches.
• Prioritize and complete orders efficiently to meet production deadlines.
• Communicate with the Production Manager regarding custom color requests and production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tinting workspace.
• Monitor inventory of pigments, tinting supplies, and materials.
• Perform quality control checks before products are packaged and shipped.
• Continuously improve workflow and identify opportunities to increase efficiency.
• Crostrain and assist in other departments as needed to support production and warehouse operations.

Skills

Color theory

Attention to detail

Color differentiation

Time management

Prioritization

Basic math

Lifting 50 lbs

Spanish helpful

Tools

Tinting systems

Job description

Color Atelier in San Francisco is seeking a Tinting Specialist– Custom Color Matching to join our flagship showroom team. You will color-match customer samples and prepare lime paints, plasters, primers, and specialty finishes according to production specs.

You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, and communicate with the Production Manager about timelines and color requests.