Colorist - Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

Job Description

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)

You’ve got this if…

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

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. 
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Washington: $52,600 - $84,200

 

 

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

   

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf

 

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