Junior Colour Technologist

Solihull - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

THE ROLE.

Were looking for aJunior Colour Technologist to join our team and play a key role in ensuring colour is delivered accurately and consistently across all products. Youll work from creative concept through to production following the brands critical path and collaborating closely with internal teams and suppliers to meet colour standards quality expectations and timelines.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who has a strong eye for colour enjoys working crossfunctionally and wants to build deep technical expertise in a fastmoving apparel environment.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING.

Review validate and approve daily labdip and bulk colour submissions against agreed colour standards
Partner closely withProduct Development Design and Production teams to ensure colour accuracy and consistency
Coordinate withvendors and mills to manage colour submissions and approvals within critical timelines
Track chase and manageontime approvals for lab dips and bulk production
Maintain professional supplier relationships and supportcontinuous improvement including performance evaluation (physical and digital)
Attend and contribute tocolour development meetings providing status updates and highlighting risks
Communicate challenges delays or discrepancies clearly to key stakeholders
Maintain and updatetracking systems for colour submission timelines approvals and supplier performance
Keep accurate records oflabdip and bulk submissions feedback and approvals
ManagePLM updates for colour communication
Own thecolour labdip library including housekeeping and maintenance
Proactively identify and troubleshoot colour discrepancies during development
Support and help implement thedigital colour platform in partnership with the Colour Manager

Accountabilities

Accuracy of labdip and bulk colour validation and colour consistency across products
Supporting the Colour Manager with digital colour implementation and execution
Working with Supply Chain (under Colour Manager guidance) to maximise efficiency and ensure right first time delivery.

WHAT YOULL NEED.

Mandatory Requirement

Exceptional colour perception Munsell 100: Superior colour vision

Essential Skills & Experience

12 years experience in the textile industry (or graduates with a degree in Textile Technology or related discipline are welcome)
Strong understanding of the apparel design and development lifecycle
Good knowledge of colour application to meet aesthetic functional technical and commercial needs
Detaildriven with excellent organisation skills
Analytical and critical thinker with a proactive mindset
Comfortable working in a fastpaced evolving environment
Collaborative and teamoriented with strong communication skills
Good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office

Preferred (but not essential)

Knowledge of textile manufacturing processes and dyestuffs
Understanding of colour science
Experience using a spectrophotometer and a genuine interest in digital colour management
Ability to anticipate issues and propose solutions related to colour execution
Experience working with PLM systems or data management tools

Onsite Collaboration: Due to the hands-on and highly collaborative nature of the work within our Product & Supply Chain team we have a minimum expectation of four days per week onsite at our Gymshark HQ. This ensures we can work closely together to innovate problem-solve and deliver world-class products for our community.

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. Were an equal opportunities employer and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment right from your application. Were committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If youd like to request a reasonable adjustment please email .

ABOUT US.

Were here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today prepares us for tomorrow. So we give people the tools they need to reach further go faster be stronger. We celebrate those who show up for themselves to be their physical or mental best whatever that means for them. Its what we want for our community and our team. A team thats growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymsharks future. Our plans are ambitious and were looking for people who want to join us for the ride our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

Standard benefits include:

Performance-based Bonus opportunity
Funded Healthcare benefit
25 days holiday additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays
Contributory Employer pension scheme
Flexible benefits programme including salary sacrifice EV scheme dental insurance cycle to work tech scheme holiday trading
Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards
Access to High Street cashback and discounts
Financial Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
Enhanced Family Leave package
Life Assurance

Office location specific benefits include (HQ/IQ):

Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars
EV charge points available

Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

THE ROLE.Were looking for aJunior Colour Technologist to join our team and play a key role in ensuring colour is delivered accurately and consistently across all products. Youll work from creative concept through to production following the brands critical path and collaborating closely with interna...