Colorist, Wholesale Apparel

Job Description

Job Description

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands (Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, Kenneth Cole), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers. So be a part of the exceptional talent!

We are currently seeking a Colorist. This role is responsible for the day-to-day organization and follows up of samples for various private label accounts. Contribute to sketching and tech pack creation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Understand and maintain the brand concept and identity in all approval decisions.
• Comment on Lab dips and strike offs for entire line to include woven, knit, sweater and trim
• Bring all items together to match the color standards.
• Maintain library of all items together so they will match the color standards; keep seasonal filing system; set up seasonal color approval cards.
• Provide tracking, follow up and records for the color approval process.
• Provide technical color expertise to the brand.
• Ensure color consistency within the brand/collection.
• Regular communication with product development and textiles to maintain approvals in a timely manner.
• Able to judge tolerance in shade lots and point out side-to-side shading
• Work in a fast paced environment and is proactive in finding solutions to difficult colors or problems in print engravings; in essence be able to get a good color approval within the allotted time