COLOR MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: July 25, 2024 - The Color Manager has experience in apparel and textiles, with a proven track record in production and product development at an apparel brand. This position demands exceptional proficiency in color assessment using a spectrophotometer, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The manager is also highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of multitasking and managing teams effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-performance standards.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Color Manager Resume
- Color Theory
- Color Matching
- Spectrophotometry
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Print Production
- Textile Knowledge
- Pigment Properties
- Color Grading
- Quality Control
- Project Management
- Attention to Detail
- Creativity
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership
- Flexibility
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Client Relations
Summary of Color Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Fine Arts with 3 years of Experience
- English capability, fluency in speaking, reading, and writing
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Greenbelt
- Comprehensive knowledge of all Lean, Industrial Engineering, and Manufacturing activities including methods, processing, tooling, plant layout, workflow, manufacturing cost control, and reduction.
- Extensive knowledge of lean manufacturing to analyze, evaluate, and determine solutions to a wide variety of problems that may affect his/her assigned area
- Strong leadership skills must be capable of leading their organization on a continuous journey of sustained improvement.
- Knowledge of behavioral science, including the ability to motivate, counsel, and constructively deal with people at all levels.
- Good communication skills and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Computer Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, ProModel, Visio, Minitab or statistical software)
- Project management skills and understanding of problem-solving methods (Six Sigma, 8D, root cause analysis)
- Detail Oriented and Goal-oriented
2. BA in Industrial Design with 5 years of Experience
- Experience in apparel, textiles, or related fields.
- Experience working at an apparel brand in production/product development
- Superior score on the Munsell Hue Test
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products and familiarity with Adobe products
- Be extremely organized, have great attention to detail, and can multitask.
- Ability to solve problems and analyze
- Working knowledge of textile fabrics and accessories
- Know how to correctly use a spectrophotometer to accurately assess color samples
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment while seeking continual development and growth opportunities.
- Previous experience managing others
- Career-driven, strong work ethic and high-performance standards
3. BA in Textile Design with 7 years of Experience
- Strong print design, conceptual skills and color sense/print sense
- Ability to quickly understand the target QVC and HSN customer
- Ability to manage and meet deadlines, as well as lead and develop others
- Ability to quickly analyze data/situations and draw relevant conclusions to have positive effects on business in a complex environment.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and think outside the box
- Proficiency in PC operation, MS Office and Excel, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software, Ned Graphics, and Spectrophotometer.
- Must understand how to work in the FLEX PLM System
- Ability to view and differentiate the color spectrum.