Testing Coordinator

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design and manufacturing company seeks a Testing Coordinator to ensure product quality and color accuracy. With over 3 years of testing experience in fashion, you'll play a critical role in collaborating with designers and vendors to meet brand standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of product testing experience in fashion or color development.
• Experience with color testing protocols from major retailers.
• Confident in using spectrophotometers and light boxes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product samples for quality, fit, and color accuracy.
• Provide actionable feedback to factories.
• Coordinate with vendors on lab dip and shade submissions.

Skills

Product testing experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Light boxes

Job description

A leading global design and manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Testing Coordinator to join the team. With a legacy of innovation and craftsmanship across apparel, accessories, and lifestyle products, the company partners with iconic brands and retailers worldwide. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment where initiative and collaboration are highly valued.Who You Are

• You bring 3+ years of product testing experience in fashion or color development

• You’ve worked with color testing protocols from major retailers and third-party tools (e.g. Walmart, UL)

• Confident using spectrophotometers and light boxes to evaluate color accuracy

• You’re detail-oriented, organized, and proficient in Excel

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate product samples for quality, fit, and color accuracy before production

• Provide clear, actionable feedback to factories and collaborate with designers on revisions

• Coordinate with overseas vendors to manage lab dip and shade band submissions

• Review and communicate lab comments to ensure color consistency across production

• Submit color samples to third-party labs for compliance testing and approval

• Maintain and update tracking tools to ensure timely approvals and on-time production

• Partner closely with design, production, and factory teams to uphold brand color standards

• Ensure all color testing meets retailer and lab requirements for production readiness

What Success Looks Like

• All color submissions are approved on schedule, supporting timely production and delivery

• Communication with factories and internal teams is clear, consistent, and proactive

• Color standards are met across all styles and production runs

• Tracking systems are up-to-date and reflect real-time status of all submissions

• You’re seen as a reliable point of contact for all things color testing and compliance

Salary Range: $65,000 – 75,000 annually, based on experienceGainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.