
Colour Quality Specialist- Temporary
- North Vancouver, BC
- 82.000-112.000 $ par an
- Temporaire
- Temps-plein
- Reviewing and approving all the color quality samples including but not limited to the First Bulk Yardage (FBY) samples.
- Reviewing the incoming colourfastness (CF) test reports according to the brand standards and requirements and taking actions as needed
- Approving the 1st of production submits in digital color management platform (Natific) and monitoring the ongoing bulk production data.
- Maintaining current and accurate records of all relevant communications, audits, corrective action plans, manuals, protocols, standards, and test methods related to colour.
- Performing visual (under the light box) and instrumental (with spectrophotometer) colour assessments
- Providing guidance to the mills and labs regarding CF testing and shade assessment requirements
- Entering accurate and relevant colour quality data into the systems
- Supporting the Manager of Raw Material Quality with colour quality issues at bulk production and managing the colour issue management tracker
- Continuously driving colour quality excellence through the Arc'teryx supply chain
- Preparing regular reports and follow-ups with internal and external stakeholders as required
- Managing the physical sample library of the colour standards, colour quality issues, and quality control (QC) cards
- Ensuring the brand's QC card protocols and colour quality assessment standards at bulk production are followed in accordance with the vendor and standard manuals
- Reviewing/approving the QC cards submitted by the suppliers from seasonal first bulk yardages
- Regular calls and interactions with suppliers to ensure the follow and implement the quality protocols.
- Managing the color related quality issues happening in the manufacturing.
- Monitoring the flow of data in Natific, reviewing the color quality KPIs and developing reports and analysis as needed.
- You have a post-secondary education in the textiles or garments industry
- You have +3 year of experience as a colourist, textile QC, or a colour designer
- You are a textile specialist, with deep knowledge of colour theory, textile production, dyeing, printing and colourfastness test methods and standards
- You show superior ability in hue discrimination, with a good score in Munsell Hue Test (Score of 0-16) and a passing grade in the Ishihara Test
- You can work for extensive hours in the dark room
- You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
- You have highly effective verbal and written communication skills
- You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity and change
- You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
- You have a good understanding of color theory and spectral data