Color Developer

Quince•San Francisco, CA

4d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Quince is seeking a Color Developer to join their growing team, specifically to support Apparel. This role will work closely with the Color Forecast Expert to execute color from concept through bulk production. The position is highly detail-oriented and technical, requiring strong cross-functional collaboration with Merchandising, Product Development, Creative, Engineering, and Supply Chain. The Color Developer will be responsible for ensuring color accuracy, consistency, and integrity across lab dips, testing, production, and digital representation.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in color development, textile development, or material R&D (women’s apparel preferred)
Strong understanding of dyeing processes, color tolerances, and lab/bulk workflows
Hands-on experience approving lab dips and evaluating color accuracy
Familiarity with color testing standards and reports (AATCC, ISO, etc.)
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across creative and technical teams
Clear communicator who’s comfortable working with vendors and factories
Motivated by working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, where flexibility to stretch into or out of functional comfort zones is crucial for team success
Proficient with MS Office/ G Suite applications including Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Nice To Haves

Experience with color management systems or digital color tools a plus
Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Responsibilities

Review and approve lab dips to ensure alignment with approved color standards
Evaluate color against tolerance ranges using both visual and instrumental methods
Confirm dye lot consistency across bulk production
Troubleshoot color issues and work with mills and factories to drive resolution
Manage and review color fastness testing results (wash, light, rub, etc.)
Test and validate fabric opacity to ensure coverage and quality expectations
Flag risks early and recommend corrective actions to protect color integrity
Support the setup and ongoing use of color management tools
Partner with the Engineering team to digitize color standards and workflows
Help build scalable, repeatable processes for color accuracy across styles and categories
Partner with Creative to ensure PDP imagery accurately reflects approved color standards
Align with Product Development and Production teams to maintain color consistency from development through bulk
Communicate clearly with internal teams and external partners on color expectations and approvals