Junior Colorist

We are looking for an entry level Colorist to join our shade team for our Fabrics Ingredients Business. In this role, you will work closely with cross functional teams to provide hands-on support with shade testing, visual evaluation, and data entry. The color/shade capabilities provided by this role are critical in enabling our GORE-TEX® products to meet customers and end-user needs to ensure our gear provides protection and comfort in the toughest conditions.  The ideal candidate must have superior color acuity, strong organizational skills, strong attention to detail, time management skills, and passion around technical lab work.

This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.

• →Responsible for organizing and filing all submits for organization and library management
• →Log all test results in appropriate data management systems
• →Perform and execute physical property testing in accordance with AATCC Test methods
• →Monitor, document, and communicate all Colorfastness issues and failures
• →Cross functional interaction (IS, Planning, QA, sourcing, PDM)
• →Coordinate with Main Lab and Final Inspection to ensure on time testing
• →Perform visual and instrument evaluations of production orders on raw material and finished goods
• →Communicate with raw material suppliers on shade feedback and adjustments

• Minimum 1 year experience in the textile/fabrics color industry; or a related degree
• Must achieve a superior rating on Farnsworth Munsell 100 hue test post interview
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple business expectations while demonstrating self-motivation across changing environments
• Familiar with Outlook, PLM platforms, Equipment Software – IQ color systems
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC §1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes US citizens, resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC §1255a.