Textile Materials Developer & Colorist — Color & Fabric Innovation

T E C Industrial Inc; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unrivaled Teamwear in Lenexa, KS seeks a Materials Developer & Colorist to research, source, and develop textiles, trims, and color needs that align with brand aesthetics and cost targets. You will maintain fabric, trim, and color libraries and communicate material approvals with cross‑functional teams to ensure production readiness.

You will mentor under a manager and collaborate with global teams to ensure color accuracy, trend alignment, and compliant documentation throughout the development

Qualifications

• 4-year or 2-year textile development degree required or related field.
• Color discrimination skill with Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong written/verbal communication.
• Experience with Datacolor or spectrophotometer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate textile technologies, sustainable fibers, and performance finishes.
• Maintain fabric, trim, and color libraries with accurate specs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop custom fabrics and trims.
• Ensure materials meet design intent, cost targets and production feasibility.
• Create lab dip and bulk headend comments clearly and timely.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align material choices with goals.

Skills

Color discrimination

Textile development

Microsoft Office

Project management

Vendor collaboration

Education

4-year degree in Textile Development

2-year degree in Textile Development

Tools

Datacolor

Spectrophotometer

PDL/PLM

Job description

Unrivaled Teamwear in Lenexa, KS seeks a Materials Developer & Colorist to research, source, and develop textiles, trims, and color needs that align with brand aesthetics and cost targets. You will maintain fabric, trim, and color libraries and communicate material approvals with cross‑functional teams to ensure production readiness.

You will mentor under a manager and collaborate with global teams to ensure color accuracy, trend alignment, and compliant documentation throughout the development