Colorist, Women's Wholesale Apparel

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands (Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, Kenneth Cole), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers.

So be a part of the exceptional talent!

We currently have a great opportunity for a Colorist. This role is responsible for the day-to-day organization and follows up of samples for various private label accounts. Contribute to sketching and tech pack creation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Understand and maintain the brand concept and identity in all approval decisions.
• Comment on Lab dips and strike offs for entire line to include woven, knit, sweater and trim
• Bring all items together to match the color standards.
• Maintain library of all items together so they will match the color standards; keep seasonal filing system; set up seasonal color approval cards.
• Provide tracking, follow up and record for the color approval process.
• Provide technical color expertise to the brand.
• Ensure color consistency within the brand/collection.
• Regular communication with product development and textiles to maintain approvals in a timely manner.
• Able to judge tolerance in shade lots and point out side-to-side shading
• Work in a fast paced environment and is proactive in finding solutions to difficult colors or problems in print engravings; in essence, be able to get a good color approval within the allotted time

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design or related field (studied color theory)
• Minimum 3 years related experience.
• Understanding of how to mix color and communicate desired outcome.
• Understanding of color depth, value, saturation and cast.
• Familiar with color language/ vocabulary used when communicating with mills.
• Understand prints with knowledge of how to pitch prints, print screens, color windows for prints and engravings.
• Expertise in approval of lab dips/ print strike offs, desk looms, yarn dyes for bulk production, comments are precise and clear.
• Knowledge of dyes and dyeing techniques for varied fiber contents and fabric structures; knowledge of textile structures and their influence on color appearance
• Knowledge of industry/fabric/color/testing standards.
• Strong ability to differentiate color and accurately and consistently describe color differences.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicant swill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.