Arc'teryx
Colour Operations
SeniorColourist(Temporary)
“Senior Colourist (Temporary) at Arc'teryx. Skills: colour management, process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Staying abreast of colour quality industry, including digital tools, dyeing technology, testing methods and more sustainable options. Finding achievable solutions to problems related to colour feasibility, metamerism, colourfastness and shade”
Industry & Context.
Finding achievable solutions to problems related to colour feasibility, metamerism, colourfastness and shade
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7 + years of experience in the apparel industry, at least 5 in a colour role, understand design thinking and how it can apply in an operational role, have a project manager mindset
Nice to Have
post-secondary degree in Textiles, Apparel, or other related field, or equivalent relevant experience
What You'll Do.
Staying abreast of colour quality industry
including digital tools
testing methods and more sustainable options
Finding achievable solutions to problems related to colour feasibility
colourfastness and shade
Reviewing a portfolio of lab dips
and coaching the Colourists in their day-to-day work
Partnering with the Manager
Colour Operations to streamline processes related to the logistics of colouring up a complex technical apparel offering
Stepping into urgent situations
actively contributing to leading resolutions with vendors and partners across various functions
Delving into colour-related industry topics
including sustainability and new dyeing methods
involves actively collaborating with vendors to explore the latest innovations and sustainability options in dyeing
Collaborating with the colour operations leadership team to enhance the role of colour operations within the business
aiming to amplify our influence and establish leadership in our technical expertise
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with internal partners including Colour Design, Design, Raw Materials and Advanced Concepts to drive colour innovation at Arc'teryx; Partnering with the Manager, Colour Operations to streamline processes related to the logistics of colouring up a complex technical apparel offering; actively contributing to leading resolutions with vendors and partners across various functions; actively collaborating with vendors to explore the latest innovations and sustainability options in dyeing; Collaborating with the colour operations leadership team to enhance the role of colour operations within the business
Process & Methodology
project manager mindset
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