Entry-Level Colorist

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking an Entry-Level Colorist to support the Design and Fabric teams with seasonal color development and color card management. Ideal for a recent fashion graduate or early-career professional with a strong eye for color, textiles, and apparel, and comfortable using Adobe Illustrator.

Responsibilities include managing color cards, preparing factory-ready artwork, and coordinating color standards across fabrics and products.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in fashion, color, textiles, and apparel.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; additional Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Apparel, textile, or product development experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage seasonal color cards and Pantone colors.
• Create and organize physical color cards with labeling.
• Track seasonal color information and approvals.
• Support factory-ready artwork and print/color development.
• Coordinate color standards across fabrics and products.
• Collaborate with Design, Fabric, Product Development, Production and overseas vendors.
• Assist with color development, recoloring, separations, and repeats.
• Maintain organized color files and approval histories.
• Assist with lab dip and color approval tracking.
• For full-time candidates, create and maintain factory-ready artwork and color/print files.
• Support additional Design and Fabric team projects.

Skills

Color theory

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Fashion Design

Textile Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Job Description

Entry-Level Colorist

Position Overview

We are seeking a fashion-focused, detail-oriented Entry-Level Colorist to support the Design and Fabric teams with seasonal color development and color card management. This role is ideal for a recent fashion school graduate or someone early in their career who has a strong understanding of color, textiles, and apparel and is comfortable working in Adobe Illustrator.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage seasonal color cards, including ordering Pantone colors and maintaining accurate color records.
• Create and organize physical color cards, including cutting, taping, printing, and labeling color references.
• Track and maintain seasonal color information and approvals.
• Support factory-ready artwork and print/color development.
• Coordinate color standards and ensure consistency across fabrics, prints, and products.
• Work closely with Design, Fabric, Product Development, Production, and overseas vendors.
• Assist with color development, recoloring, color separations, and repeats for original and studio prints.
• Maintain organized color files, records, and approval histories.
• Assist with lab dip and color approval tracking as needed.
• For full-time candidates, create and maintain factory-ready artwork, including color and print files.
• Support additional Design and Fabric team projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree or education in Fashion Design, Textile Design
• Strong interest in fashion, color, textiles, and apparel.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; additional Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of textile fabrics, prints, and color.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Apparel, textile, or product development experience is a plus.