Colorist - Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

1d•$52,600 - $84,200•Hybrid

About The Position

A day in the life… Review brand seasonal color palette and assess any potentially difficult (high touch) colors. Identify the best process routes for individual colors by working with mills and dye companies. Communicate externally and internally the seasonal color palette as directed by design team. Partner with external suppliers to evaluate and approve or reject lab dip and bulk results; communicate results to the brand team via tracking chart. Ensure the same color across product categories is cohesive and consistent. Act as technical advisor to individual suppliers or mills that need help achieving standards either at lab dip or bulk processing stage, as required. Maintain color reference library and ensure accurate record keeping. Follow industry standard and proper color communication. Support and execute against calendar with cross-divisional team to ensure all milestones and due dates are met. Communicate with cross-divisional team where late color approval may impact delivery. Operate digital color measurement equipment and ensure that the suppliers who use this equipment are conforming to Nordstrom color SOPs. Build effective relationships with internal partners in Design, Product Development, Materials and Sourcing to help execute cross functional synergy and collaboration to provide best product offering in alignment with customer strategy. Assist in supporting process improvements, scaling the business and seeking opportunities to positively affect category/brands and standardize work. Support continuous improvement plans using Operation Excellence tools across cross functional departments (Kaizen Events, Toyota Principles, and Value Stream Mapping).

Requirements

Strong color sense
Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
Ability to think strategically and deliver the right level of detail appropriate to the audience
Strong time management with ability to multi-task
Ability to handle high volume of color requests
Proficiency in MS Windows and Office suite
Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test: Superior Color Discrimination

Nice To Haves

2-4 year degree in design, fashion, textiles, fine art, related degree or applicable industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Review brand seasonal color palette and assess any potentially difficult (high touch) colors
Identify the best process routes for individual colors by working with mills and dye companies
Communicate externally and internally the seasonal color palette as directed by design team
Partner with external suppliers to evaluate and approve or reject lab dip and bulk results; communicate results to the brand team via tracking chart
Ensure the same color across product categories is cohesive and consistent
Act as technical advisor to individual suppliers or mills that need help achieving standards either at lab dip or bulk processing stage, as required
Maintain color reference library and ensure accurate record keeping
Follow industry standard and proper color communication
Support and execute against calendar with cross-divisional team to ensure all milestones and due dates are met
Communicate with cross-divisional team where late color approval may impact delivery
Operate digital color measurement equipment and ensure that the suppliers who use this equipment are conforming to Nordstrom color SOPs
Build effective relationships with internal partners in Design, Product Development, Materials and Sourcing to help execute cross functional synergy and collaboration to provide best product offering in alignment with customer strategy
Assist in supporting process improvements, scaling the business and seeking opportunities to positively affect category/brands and standardize work
Support continuous improvement plans using Operation Excellence tools across cross functional departments (Kaizen Events, Toyota Principles, and Value Stream Mapping)