Assistant Colorist

About us

We are a company of brands led by women and inspired by women. Our portfolio consists of three brands: Chico’s, WHBM and Soma—specialty retailers of women’s apparel, intimates, and accessories—found in over 1,000 boutiques through the United States and online. With our services and products, we strive to create a world where women never have to compromise, providing solutions to give them confidence and joy. We love what we do, and believe that with our teams, we are the most amazing place to work, learn, and grow.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position is responsible for assisting the Color Team in executing the activities of the Color Center and its function for the company through structure, process, and procedure that will elevate the brand integrity.

 

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in setting color standards of execution with Suppliers.

• Assists in color analysis, providing comments and communication with Suppliers on solid and print/pattern color submissions. 
• Uses Envision software Color analysis, to create fabric and garment images.

• Assists in daily entering of color comments in Excel, Flex PLM and WebPDM.

• Assists with Spectrophotometer readings on physical submissions as needed.

• Assists with special projects for the Color Team.

• Communicates daily with Internal and External partners to promote cross functional partnerships.
• Assists with the palette and color standard development process.
• Assists as the back-up for Color Team Members during PTO or traveling for business.

• Stays abreast of new color technology for application.

 

This position may be found in multiple departments.  Some duties may vary.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree required
• 1+ year in retail industry with solid experience in color analysis development with a good eye for color preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and computer skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for the business and ability to work effectively as a team player
• Computer literate in Microsoft office programs

 

Location:

Corporate FAS Retail Services - Fort Myers, FL 33928

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.