Sr Color Developer - MLB

Fanatics • Easton, PA

27d

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to manage color for all incoming MLB on field team uniform bulk production, standards, lab dips and maintaining color consistency within the MLB team uniform. This position is also responsible for tracking, follow-up and metrics for the fabric color and decoration process, maintaining complete and accurate color records, bulk production shade bands, providing technical fabric, decoration, and color expertise to the brands. Establish control-related standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Years of Related Professional Experience: 5+
• Bachelors degree in fashion design or textiles or comparable combination of education and experience
• Must score superior on Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue test
• Experience using spectrophotometer
• Must be able to provide technical expertise of fabric, color and decoration
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and improvement in processes
• Must be able to identify issues and analyze relevant data to determine course of action
• Demonstrated ability to generate innovative solutions to work situations
• Professional communication skills (presentation, written, verbal)
• Proven organizational skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills (Excel)
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to travel for partner meetings, events, and other related activities.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Product Integrity group to monitor and control color of production fabrics from new fabrics, and decorations meeting time and action calendar requirements.
• Creates and maintains production run cards / shade bands for incoming fabrics and decorations to ensure color continuity for team uniforms and organizational outfitting.
• Manages, tracks, approves/rejects and comments on all lab dips and incoming production, with sourcing hubs and/or vendors to meet brand and/or customer standard requirements.
• Facilitates and prioritizes work to meet time and action calendar delivery requirements.
• Communicates production concerns and presents solutions.
• Creates, organizes, and maintains complete and accurate color library.
• Oversees color offering availability by style, managing focused assortments to support efficient inventory management.
• Ensures consistent color standards and integrity across fabrics and products internally & globally on behalf of the brands.
• Facilitates color customization efforts when needed to support the business.
• Manages data related to fabric and color including digital shade bands.
• Reviews and presents performance metrics through analysis.
• Manages and maintains fabric and color codes in conjunction with Operations.

Benefits

• We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment.
• Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future.
• At Fanatics, we're dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level