COLORIST RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: July 25, 2024 - The Colorist ensures strict adherence to safety and quality standards while adjusting production colors to match specified requirements. They document all color corrections and collaborate closely with the Production team to verify hues through test prints. Final tasks include organizing and labeling finalized files for efficient production flow.

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1. Colorist, Spectrum Textiles, Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary: 

  • Follow all safety procedures, policies, and PPE requirements
  • Assure quality of production process and produced materials
  • Work with Supervisor and Digital Lead to correct color for orders based on a daily schedule.
  • Use Photoshop to correct any color variances from the master files.
  • Document color matching in the daily log and log the amount of time to match each SKU.
  • Log the difference in the Master Retain vs the current SKU print.
  • Log the needed adjustments to SKU to get back to Master condition.
  • Communicate and work with the Production team to print tests to verify color.
  • Ensure the Production Team has the final flattened file on the server, ensure it is named correctly according to SOP, and that labels are correct on the side of the print.
  • Provide production with a signed retain with initials and the date of the match.


Skills on Resume:

  • Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
  • Photoshop Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Color Theory Application (Hard Skills)
  • Documentation and Reporting (Hard Skills)
  • Time Management (Soft Skills)
  • Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)

2. Colorist, Vibrant Visuals, Miami, FL

Job Summary: 

  • Engage with Vendors and Mills to expedite the process and comments for correct color execution
  • Evaluate lab dip and bulk color submissions visually
  • Manage, and resolve color issues as well as clean and maintain work areas.
  • Engage with Sourcing, Design, Vendors, and Mills for urgent requests
  • Ensure that the retain is folded and cut to the proper size for storage.
  • Take color readings according to SOP using OnColor Software and store the reading appropriately.
  • Responsible for color correcting files and printed CMYK proofs used as a reference for all vendors printing CMYK
  • Collaborate with Sourcing and Materials development teams on mill and supplier evaluations
  • Create and maintain all color attributes and color library in Flex PLM and physical color library by season
  • Order and maintain up-to-date Pantone, color threads, and other color standards material housed in the material library
  • Stay up-to-date on new color technology for application


Skills on Resume:

  • Color Evaluation (Hard Skills)
  • Color Management (Hard Skills)
  • PLM Software Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • SOP Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Vendor Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
  • Organization Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Adaptability (Soft Skills)

3. Assistant Technical Colorist, Fabric Innovations, Dallas, TX

Job Summary: 

  • Receiving and logging in all lab dip, bulk, and trim submits that come into the NYC office.
  • Use a spectrophotometer to review color to the standard.
  • Calibrate the spectrophotometer and Maintain color entry into PLM
  • Review Strike-offs, handlooms, and knitdowns with design and provide comments to the mills.
  • Maintained lab dip library in the office as well as back files and posted colorist comments to PLM promptly.
  • Coordinate daily with Production, Merchants, Design, and Trim on all lab dip borrowing requests.
  • Pull history for colorist and prioritize viewing order.
  • Coordinate each development period with design on pulling any previously dipped fabrications for design review.
  • Coordinate with merchants each season for their presentations.
  • Review, post and file Factory Crewcuts dips and conduct color assessment of mills
  • Create artwork designs that can be easily accessible and executed for all manufacturers.


Skills on Resume:

  • Spectrophotometer Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Color Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • PLM Software Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Data Organization (Hard Skills)
  • Interdepartmental Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Prioritization Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Creative Design (Hard Skills)

4. Associate Textile Colorist, Color Craft Laboratories, Denver, CO

Job Summary: 

  • Visually assess all colors for multiple fabrications and product types from multiple vendors
  • Support Colorist by communicating with the Hong Kong Team, overseas vendors, and internal partners throughout the color development process to request, track, and review color development samples
  • Review digitally submitted spectral data and request physical samples
  • Assist in the creation of new solid colors and color correction of existing colors in the EFI RIP server to accurately print both solid and print design Paper Color Standards
  • Assist in color correcting and printing CMYK proofs used as a reference for all vendors using four-color process printing
  • Responsible for running a weekly WIP reporting
  • Maintain the physical paper color standards library for both solids and prints
  • Assist in maintaining all solid color attributes in the Flex PLM color library and the physical solid color library
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings and presentations
  • Stay up-to-date on new color technology for application
  • Assist in raw material development for handbags and home and wearables categories


Skills on Resume:

  • Color Assessment (Hard Skills)
  • Spectral Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • EFI RIP Management (Hard Skills)
  • PLM System Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Continuous Learning (Soft Skills)
  • Project Management (Soft Skills)

5. Lab Colorist, Image Solutions, Atlanta, GA

Job Summary: 

  • Production recipe/BOM preparation and update, adopt global recipe and MOC into the local system(MES, Prokont, etc)
  • Provide instruction and support to personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized lab analyses, especially in formulation and color area
  • Develop related SOPs, testing methods and product guidelines. 
  • Smoothly deliver the procedures and guidelines to the lab team and supervise the implementation.
  • Provide training to operation team to ensure competency and reliable deliveries, support training upon needs from other departments
  • Management of responsible instruments, including planning and organization of calibration/verification, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting in case of malfunction
  • Daily quality issue monitoring and follow-up, closely work with production in analytical support and formulation optimization of the manufacturing process
  • Quality report preparation and drive continuous improvement in quality projects.
  • Help give the final touch to beautifully elaborated content pieces
  • Release Color Comments to mills/vendors
  • Visit mills for evaluation and/or to provide training


Skills on Resume:

  • Recipe Management (Hard Skills)
  • Lab Support (Hard Skills)
  • SOP Development (Hard Skills)
  • Team Supervision (Soft Skills)
  • Staff Training (Soft Skills)
  • Instrument Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Monitoring (Hard Skills)
  • Communication Skills (Soft Skills)

6. Print Colorist, Media Prints Inc, Seattle, WA

Job Summary: 

  • Recognize the different types of hardwood, stains, sealers, and varnishes
  • Read and interpret technical documents and customer requests to apply a formula
  • Select and prepare raw materials
  • Apply the dye on large surfaces uniformly avoiding overlapping
  • Design a technical formula, elaborate procedures, and write documentation
  • Determine supply needs, manage stock, and take inventories
  • Use measuring tools (scales, beakers, customer samples)
  • Be part of the most awesome production company on the planet, operating as one office with an incredible in-house team of 6000+ Monks and counting.
  • Be able to team up with some of the most talented people in the industry to enhance projects and hone grading and editing skills.
  • Retouch and silhouette a huge variety of photo styles, from beauty to clean-up and composition work.
  • Work as part of a global team of editors, compositors and directors that produces world-class work across time zones.


Skills on Resume:

  • Wood Identification (Hard Skills)
  • Formula Design (Hard Skills)
  • Material Preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Precision Application (Hard Skills)
  • Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Creative Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
  • Global Communication (Soft Skills)

7. Assistant Colorist, Textile Tech Services, Raleigh, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Assist Sr. Colorist with the development and approval of seasonal color standards and any additional tasks required to develop color standards
  • Support communication of color standard information to Suppliers, Mills, Vendors, Trim Suppliers, Agents, and International and Licensing partners
  • Support color standard set-up in the Bamboo Rose PLM system
  • Request Lab Dips from Suppliers
  • Own the Lab Dip tracking and approval process in the Bamboo Rose PLM system for a specified Department or Division
  • Evaluate and manage solid color lab dips submitted against standard and provide detailed color comments to Suppliers promptly for a specified Department or Division.
  •  Elevate problem colors to the Supervisor for final decision-making
  • Maintain the seasonal Lab Dip Approval books
  • Correctly review lab dip & 1st dye lot (digital/visual), good eyes in color visual and communication.
  • Call out technical advice related to the color issues.
  • Monitoring subsequent bulk dye lots of production.
  • Be in charge of all color equipment in the color room


Skills on Resume:

  • Color Standard Development (Hard Skills)
  • Stakeholder Communication (Soft Skills)
  • PLM System Management (Hard Skills)
  • Lab Dip Management (Hard Skills)
  • Color Evaluation (Hard Skills)
  • Decision Support (Soft Skills)
  • Technical Advising (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Oversight (Hard Skills)

8. Colorist, Visual Dynamics, Columbus, OH

Job Summary: 

  • Conduct approval of all lab dips, print strike-offs, screen prints for development and production
  • Ensure color consistency within garments and coordination within deliveries.
  • Communicate Color to overseas offices and vendors using standard textile language.
  • Track and chart all lab dips and bulk fabrics from development to production.
  • Maintain a 24-hour turnaround time with comments.
  • Create color cards and order color standards
  • Understanding of T&A and deadlines to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
  • Execute lab dip evaluation and approvals to meet all calendar deadlines
  • Assist in the execution of special projects to support Design Color Presentations
  • Support the Director of Materials with special projects, and data management as time allows


Skills on Resume:

  • Lab Dip Approval (Hard Skills)
  • Color Consistency Management (Hard Skills)
  • Textile Communication (Hard Skills)
  • Project Tracking (Hard Skills)
  • Deadline Adherence (Hard Skills)
  • Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Dependability (Soft Skills)
  • Data Management (Soft Skills)

9. Colorist, Fashion Forward, Las Vegas, NV

Job Summary: 

  • Create Technical specs based on designs artwork and direction for each product 
  • Communicate with overseas vendors daily 
  • Track all incoming samples and relay dates to the team for milestone meetings 
  • Communicate all development comments from design to respective factories 
  • Issue sample comments and final approvals for each product 
  • Create final production specs for vendor reference 
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the team remains on the brand calendar 
  • Create WIP reports for cross-functional partners to keep the team up to date on sample progress 
  • Monitor seasonal approval deadlines 
  • Create print design and development components in PLM System. Manage and maintain all information through to final approval.
  • Manage and maintain current software and stay in tune with future software developments and capabilities.


Skills on Resume:

  • Technical Specification Creation (Hard Skills)
  • Vendor Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Sample Tracking (Hard Skills)
  • Feedback Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Approval Management (Hard Skills)
  • Cross-functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Deadline Monitoring (Hard Skills)
  • Software Management (Hard Skills)

10. Video Colorist, Design Spectrum, Portland, OR

Job Summary: 

  • Color correct a video edit based on a script and branding guidelines
  • Matching color correction between shots and ensure that deadlines are met
  • Reporting on the progress of projects to the Lead Video Colorist
  • Working within a predefined workflow with strict organizational standards
  • Providing consistent and direct lighting and color feedback for the production team
  • Research market through trade shows and trend services identifying specific print and pattern direction for the season.
  • Strategize and organize print design for all proprietary brand development meetings
  • Capture details to execute brand design in production.
  • Establish organized processes for workflow development and communication.
  • React to the changes in the business development environment
  • Lead the team through change to continue driving progress in the product for the proprietary brands at QXH.


Skills on Resume:

  • Video Color Correction (Hard Skills)
  • Color Matching (Hard Skills)
  • Progress Reporting (Hard Skills)
  • Workflow Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Market Research (Hard Skills)
  • Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Change Management (Soft Skills)
  • Team Leadership (Soft Skills)

11. Colorist, Color Magic Inc, Baltimore, MD

Job Summary: 

  • Create work for a wide variety of projects, producing work for one of our biggest brands.
  • Work and coloring adaptations from existing assets.
  • Work as part of a fully integrated production operation, with 600+ Monks from all production disciplines working together to craft awesome work.
  • Can team up with top-notch editors, compositors and producers to achieve a specific style, concept, or feel.
  • Work independently on localizing master assets into multiple languages, cutdowns and delivery specs.
  • Able to liaise with creatives, producers, video editors and clients.
  • Schedule deliveries of raw materials and manage quality control of colorants.
  • Maintain a record of sample/color lab activity including extrusion, dye weighing, colorant formula, grinding, unit submissions, and color checks.
  • Meet with vendors and corporate sourcing groups to discuss pricing issues, new products, and material-related problems.
  • Responsible for regular upkeep and scheduling yearly certification for the light booth
  • Visually approve all colors for multiple fabrications and product types from multiple vendors


Skills on Resume:

  • Creative Production (Hard Skills)
  • Color Adaptation (Hard Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Style Execution (Hard Skills)
  • Project Management (Soft Skills)
  • Stakeholder Liaison (Soft Skills)
  • Quality Control (Hard Skills)
  • Vendor Negotiation (Soft Skills)