COLOR SPECIALIST RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: mm dd, 2024 - The Color Specialist independently leads the development and approval of new colors for various customers, demonstrating deep expertise in color matching, styling, and design principles. This role effectively manages all phases of product development and support, employing problem-solving with advanced digital tools and leading digital color tolerancing initiatives through data analysis and project implementation. Additionally, the specialist coordinates seasonal color selections and evaluates lab dip submissions to ensure consistency across fabric substrates, while maintaining communication with mills, vendors, and internal teams to meet deadlines.

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1. Color Specialist, Sherwin-Williams, Cleveland, OH

Job Summary:

  • Comply with all safety requirements resulting in zero safety violations. 
  • Participate in all safety-related activities such as safety talks, behavioral-based safety observations, audits, etc.
  • Creates a color match based on the specifications as defined by the customer.
  • Runs samples to verify color and operates plastics processing equipment.
  • Perform routine tests (moisture, melt flow, ash).
  • Operate instrumental color matching system.
  • Perform development projects as directed by supervisor.
  • Maintains color files, including chip files and customer files.
  • Conform to safe work practices and compliant to the corporate safety program
  • Maintain a clean work environment
  • Maintain organized records and file lab dips and bulk submits for easy reference
  • Daily communication with mills to confirm fabric pricing, minimums, and availability


Skills on Resume: 

  • Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Color Matching Expertise (Hard Skills)
  • Plastics Processing Knowledge (Hard Skills)
  • Routine Testing Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Organizational Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Development Project Management (Hard Skills)
  • Communication and Coordination (Soft Skills)

2. Color Specialist, Benjamin Moore, Montvale, NJ

Job Summary:

  • Independently lead new color development and approval for multiple customers.
  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge of color, color matching, styling and design principles and use creative ideas to accomplish matching.
  • Effectively guide all phases of product development/support utilizing problem-solving and troubleshooting with new digital tools.
  • Lead digital color tolerancing initiatives at multiple customers through data analysis, presentations, project plans, and implementation.
  • Communicate and network with all levels to motivate peers and customers in cooperative efforts.
  • Concisely present action plans to appropriate parties and ensure follow through to resolution
  • Network proactively with other color technologists and specialists in the region, and customers, sales teams, or others outside of PPG
  • Coordinate seasonal selection of colors to be lab dipped for all fabrications via meetings with the Design Director, Merchants, and Designers with management approval
  • Evaluate, comment, and approve all seasonal lab dip submissions to ensure consistency and accuracy across multiple fabric substrates
  • Communicate all color comments and bulk approvals via email to mills and vendors on a timely basis within 48 hours and Product Creation Calendar deadlines
  • Manage and track lab dip submits for all categories, maintain lab dip log


Skills on Resume: 

  • Advanced Color Theory and Application (Hard Skills)
  • Creative Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
  • Digital Color Tolerancing and Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Effective Communication and Networking (Soft Skills)
  • Project Management and Coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Attention to Detail in Quality Control (Hard Skills)
  • Timely Communication and Documentation (Soft Skills)
  • Leadership and Motivational Skills (Soft Skills)

3. Color Specialist, Behr Paint Company, Santa Ana, CA

Job Summary:

  • Implement Digital Approval Process in Dmix Platform
  • Maintain Color Optimization Projects
  • Visual and digital color approval of lab dips, samples, and bulk production in Europe
  • Visual and Digital Color process training for vendors and mills
  • Support CRT technicians in offshore offices
  • Support vendor in dye recipes and processes
  • Utilize and maintain digital color measurement devices
  • Support design and sourcing & production in all color-related issues
  • Ensure color consistency across multiple styles, fabrics and vendors.
  • Maintain complete and accurate approval records
  • Contribute to evolving processes and new ways of working with internal and external production teams and vendors


Skills on Resume: 

  • Digital Color Management (Hard Skills)
  • Color Accuracy and Consistency (Hard Skills)
  • Training and Support (Soft Skills)
  • Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
  • Project Management (Hard Skills)
  • Technical Support (Hard Skills)
  • Attention to Detail (Soft Skills)
  • Collaboration and Communication (Soft Skills)

4. Color Specialist, Valspar Corporation, Minneapolis, MN

Job Summary:

  • Coordinate color and location content relating to digital experiences and applications including promotional activities and optimizes delivery and capabilities across key platforms
  • Support the Color and Location supervisor in developing data modeling and business requirements in support of digital experiences.
  • Participate in the analysis of business processes to drive solutions in support of digital road maps for key partners.
  • Understanding business and marketing objectives across market segments to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Leverage specific data elements including color facts, relationships, merchandising attributes, store location detail, geo-location specifics, marketing attributes, and relationships to Sales Representatives, Territories and Districts.
  • Works with the Master Data Management team in the development, testing, delivery and support of core capabilities and functions that enable 
  • Support research and shopping functions across all platforms, devices and shopping channels.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams comprised of business, internal IT/Operations and external agencies/vendors based on business needs that require system or technology enablement.
  • Research, troubleshooting and resolution of site and app issues.
  • Cooperate with the R&D team to evaluate product tinting relevant performance.
  • Cooperate with the technical service team to troubleshoot color-relevant complaints.
  • Cooperate with marketing & sales teams to conduct color-related training projects.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Digital Experience Coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Data Modeling and Business Requirements (Hard Skills)
  • Business Process Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Market Segment Understanding (Soft Skills)
  • Data Integration and Utilization (Hard Skills)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Research and Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
  • Training and Support (Soft Skills)

5. Color Specialist, PPG Industries, Pittsburgh, PA

Job Summary:

  • Develop tinting formula database of new product independently.
  • Maintain and update the tinting formula database of existing products based on each case.
  • Design and update test method, procedure and SOP related to the tinting process, focus on standardization and continuous optimization.
  • Lead end-to-end color management and lab dipping from initial kick-off to Sales Team sampling.
  • Organize seasonal color handovers from Design to Materials and communicate/coordinate briefing to the T2 material suppliers.
  • Adhere to and continuously improve the color development workflow through constant references to the seasonal calendars as well as proactively looking at streamlining the colour process.
  • Ensure seamless color handover to production teams.
  • Work in digital color (Delta E) to analyze and holistically review color as a whole collection. Work with the Colour manual and continuously monitor T2 suppliers submits.
  • Build and maintain a color archive of all ON Apparel materials for seamless support to wider teams that utilize color data (SMU teams/Special projects etc)
  • Research new colorization processes, techniques, and technologies to heighten the color offering from a Materials standpoint.
  • Maintain, and contribute to improving post-product processes and standards


Skills on Resume: 

  • Color Formulation and Database Management (Hard Skills)
  • Standardization and Optimization (Hard Skills)
  • Color Management Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Cross-Functional Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Workflow Optimization (Hard Skills)
  • Digital Color Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Color Archive Management (Hard Skills)
  • Innovation and Research (Hard Skills)

6. Color Specialist, Dunn-Edwards Corporation, Los Angeles, CA

Job Summary:

  • Recommend policies to improve the program.
  • Assist head band director in coordination of fundraising activities and manage funds.
  • Ensures that the color guard is properly equipped for rehearsals and performances.
  • Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within the program.
  • Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing equipment.
  • Develop and implement plans for the color guard program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
  • Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  • Apply and enforce student discipline by the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
  • Accompany and supervise students on all out-of-town trips.
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
  • Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Policy Development (Hard Skills)
  • Fundraising and Financial Management (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Management (Hard Skills)
  • Maintenance and Repair (Hard Skills)
  • Program Planning and Implementation (Hard Skills)
  • Student Development and Supervision (Soft Skills)
  • Discipline and Conduct Enforcement (Soft Skills)
  • Professional Relationship Management (Soft Skills)

7. Color Specialist, AkzoNobel, Chicago, IL

Job Summary:

  • Direct high school color guard performers in marching band, spring indoor competition and solos and ensemble events.
  • Plan activities and routines to achieve district, region, and state recognition
  • Maintain a cooperative working relationship with Campus Administrators, Band director, Band members, and all Band staff.
  • Instruct and prepare color guard students for all marching band performances through creative design, choreography, and implementation.
  • Assist the campus band directors in overseeing the day-to-day duties and operations of the color guard students.
  • Assist in implementing plans for recruitment and retention of students.
  • Assist the Band Director in establishing performance requirements, enforcing academic requirements, and verifying each student’s eligibility to participate in color guard
  • Assist the Band Director with students’ participation in extracurricular events as an extension of the band program including athletic events, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities
  • Attend all rehearsals and performances.
  • Assist band director in arranging transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
  • Comply with federal and state laws, UIL rules, and board policy in the extracurricular area.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Choreography and Creative Design (Hard Skills)
  • Leadership and Team Management (Soft Skills)
  • Event Planning and Coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Instruction and Training (Hard Skills)
  • Collaboration and Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Performance and Eligibility Management (Hard Skills)
  • Recruitment and Retention Strategies (Hard Skills)
  • Compliance and Regulation (Hard Skills)