Sr. Colorist

Savage X Fenty; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Discretionary Paid Time Off

Summer Fridays

Healthcare Plans

Employee Discounts

401k

Annual Bonus Program

Equity Program

Job summary

Savage X Fenty seeks a Sr. Colorist to maintain color quality and aesthetics across fabrics, trims, and prints. You will lead lab dips, coordinate with design, and manage color standard libraries to ensure accurate color communication with mills and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in print/color development, strong textile printing knowledge, and the ability to guide CAD and design teams on color and print limitations. The role supports a hybrid work schedule from our El Segundo HQ.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in print and color development.
• Expertise in textile printing industry, including print techniques and repeat patterns.
• Able to advise Design and CAD Team on color, print and techniques before they are passed to Mill and Vendors.
• Ability to communicate and troubleshoot with Mills and Factories on developments.

Responsibilities

• Visually approve lab dips, bulk and trim cards for multiple fabrications and product types from multiple vendors.
• Partner with design team to request all seasonal color standards.
• Initiate lab dip and strike offs for all raw materials.
• Manage approval dates and status to color status charts, input in all color comments.
• Communicate with factories daily.
• Keep color standard library by season organized and up to date.
• Create folders, organize and maintain all submits for all seasons.
• Confirm color names and numbers are consistent across all charts.
• Send packages with color standards, lab dip or trim cards as needed.
• Order and maintain up to date Pantone.

Skills

Color development

Textile printing

Lab dips coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

AI literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in textile design or related field

Tools

Pantone

Microsoft Office

CAD tools

Job description

Job Description

Savage X Fenty is currently looking for a Sr. Colorist

How Do You Fit In?

The Sr. Colorist will be responsible for maintaining color quality and aesthetic. The right candidate will have a strong understanding of textiles, color, and prints. They should be extremely organized while able to prioritize and meet deadlines. You will join a fast-paced team with passionate and energetic individuals working together to continue to grow and strengthen the Savage X Fenty brand. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, detail oriented, and passionate while maintaining positive working relationship with all cross-functional departments.

What You Will Do

• Point person to visually approve all lab dips, bulk and trim cards for multiple fabrications and product types from multiple vendors.
• Partner with design team to request all seasonal color standards.
• Initiate lab dip and strike offs for all raw materials.
• Manage approval dates and status to color status charts, input in all color comments
• Communicate with factories on a daily basis
• Keep color standard library by season organized and up to date
• Create folders, organize and maintain all of the submits for all seasons
• Confirm all color name and color numbers are consistent across all charts
• Send packages with color standards, lab dip or trim cards as needed
• Order and maintain up to date pantone

What You Can Bring

• 5+ year’s experience in print and color development.
• Expertise in textile printing industry, including print techniques and repeat patterns.
• Able to advise Design and CAD Team on limitations for color, print and various techniques (Foil, Silicone Print) on fabrics before they are passed to Mill and Vendors.
• Ability to communicate and troubleshoot with Mills and Factories on developments.
• Bachelor’s degree in textile design or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of dyeing and printing techniques on Lace and Embroidery.
• Detail orientated with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior score on the Muncel 100-hue color test and strong knowledge of light booth and settings.
• Able to create and update the Standard Operation Procedure Manual.
• Ideal candidate brings foundational AI literacy, including experience using generative AI tools, and a proactive mindset to experiment with new technologies to drive productivity and innovation.

Where We Are

• This role will be based in our El Segundo Headquarters

Compensation & Total Rewards

At Savage X Fenty, we believe work and life should fit together! We continue to build a culture of flexibility, to empower you to do your best and put yourself first. Our Total Rewards program rewards employees for their hard work, supporting their health, well-being, families, and ultimately their life journey. Total Rewards at Savage X Fenty includes:

• Hybrid Work Schedule*
• Discretionary Paid Time Off*
• Summer Fridays*
• Healthcare Plans
• Employee Discounts
• 401k
• Annual Bonus Program
• Equity Program*
• And More

Varied for retail, fulfillment and fully remote roles.

The annual basesalary range for this position is from $80,000-$91,000. The range provided includes the base salary that Savage X Fenty expects to pay for the role. Offered base salary will be dependent on factors including the scope and complexity of the role, candidate’s related work experience, subject matter expertise and work location.

At Savage X Inc., we recruit, employ, compensate, develop, and promote regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable.

At Savage X Inc., we champion a vibrant workplace culture that thrives on diversity law and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

We are one team from many backgrounds, innovating through diversity of individuals, who are driven by passion for creating an inclusive space for all.

Savage X Inc.will continue to champion a workplace culture that prizes diversity and inclusivity.