Color Analyst - TEMP

Little Sleepies•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Temporary Color Analyst will report to the Sr. Art Manager within the design team and will focus on the technical and operational aspects of color development and ensure print color quality. This role will partner closely with our product development, print design, and design teams, to deliver color accuracy and quality across a range of substrates and print techniques. You'll use your visual expertise and quality judgment to ensure each print meets the approved color standard and creative intent. You're detail-oriented, technically skilled, and passionate about color. You have an exceptional eye for shade accuracy and print quality, thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and communicate clearly across teams and global vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Textile Science, Color Science, or related field.
2-4 years of experience in color analysis or print/lab dip evaluation within the apparel or textile industry.
Excellent visual color acuity and attention to detail (Superior score on Munsell Color Hue test will be required).
Excellent verbal & written communication, strong organizational skills with an emphasis on detail orientation and prioritization skills
Ability to accomplish competing tasks within tight timelines & multiple overlapping seasons, while also balancing larger scale projects.
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and works well independently as well as part of a team
Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to change with resilience and an eagerness to learn new things
Knowledge of PLM/PDM systems preferred, and/or comfortable with managing complex data in centralized platforms
Proficient with spectrophotometers and X-Rite color management software
Highly proficient in Google workspace
Experience with digital print workflows.
Understanding of fabric construction, print techniques, and finishing impacts on print color.
Experience using Adobe Illustrator

Responsibilities

Evaluate and comment on Print strike offs & solid lab dips, executing company standards regarding color approval for production.
Ensure color cohesion and consistency for color standards and prints across substrates and mill partners.
Maintain and organize physical seasonal color palettes
Identify and communicate color variances or print process challenges, providing clear feedback to achieve target color.
Responsible for the distribution of seasonal Color standards to our Global color offices.
Partner with the Print Design team to support seasonal optimized color files, and CAD printouts for internal and external s/off review.
Assist Design and Print Design in selecting potential color matches as needed.
Maintain physical color libraries, ensuring all print color standards are organized and accessible.
Contribute to color innovation initiatives, including digital color management.