Colorist
VF
Colorist
VF
Operates global apparel, footwear, accessories brands
Key Purpose of the Job:
• Review and approve physical and digital color submissions in accordance with the agreed Color
Management process.
• Support the execution of global color and quality strategy.
• Serve as a key point of color contact and business partner for brands, Materials, Sourcing and Regional Quality Teams.
Job Responsibilities:
• Color standard management including:
a. Perform spectral measurement for all physical color standard swatches to ensure the accuracy against VF Master QTX reading before season starts.
b. Conduct visual assessment for each physical color standard to ensure chips are in good condition.
c. Manage the master color standard record to confirm the validity of all color
standards for assigned brands.
d. Verify the database of seasonal color standard codes and VF Master QTX of brand during development stage.
e. Communicate with suppliers on problematic color standard chips.
• Initiate lab dip, sales sample fabric, and first bulk requests with suppliers through collaboration with internal and external partners and relevant systems.
• Review lab dips, sales samples, first bulk, subsequent bulk lots, and trims daily using a light box.
• Ensure color consistency and continuity across lab dips, sales samples, first bulk, subsequent bulk lots, and trims.
• Manage suppliers’ color quality performance and drive corrective actions where required.
• Compare visual assessments with spectral data and interpret spectrophotometer results as supporting tools.
• Serve as the primary contact for suppliers regarding submission results and required corrective actions.
• Train suppliers on VF brand requirements, procedures, and color standards.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to provide technical advice, guidance, and recommendations.
• Track supplier submission status to ensure all colors are approved on schedule before bulk production.
• Refer fabric mills to global dyestuff suppliers when support is needed to achieve color standards.
• Conduct quarterly audits under the color accreditation scheme and follow up on supplier action plans.
• Prepare monthly supplier performance reports for assigned VF brands.
• Create and maintain color story books for approved lab dips, first bulk, and subsequent bulk lots.
• Provide technical expertise, training, and support to stakeholders as required.
• Anticipate potential issues and propose solutions to mitigate risk.
Support the vendor performance process to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process alignment and discuss recommendations with the line manager.
• Break down complex technical information and communicate clearly to influence and persuade stakeholders.
• Act as a key partner in relevant projects.
• Continuously develop skills to adapt to changing business needs.
• Escalate risks, issues, and concerns to the line manager in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Manage personal development and growth pathways.
Strategic Role / Relationship Building
• Debate and provide authentic dialogue with stake holders to achieve the shared goal
• Establish personal credibility and strong working relationship across VF Leadership
• Actively listens to others and exchanges ideas.
Required Competencies:
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of solid experience in color approval, training in dyeing mill is an advantage.
• Knowledge of color physics, fabric properties, dyeing and finishing process.
• Familiar with Spectrophotometer, formal training / obtaining certificate from Datacolor or GretagMacbeth (X-rite) is an advantage.
• Having good color vision and sense, attain superior level in Farnsworth-Munsell 100-Hue Test.
• Good computing skills including Excel & Power BI.
• Agile learner
• Attention to detail, accurate and articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive. Solution driven mind set. Strong sense of urgency and ability to adhere to Product Development Calendar / deadlines.
VF Corporation coordinates a global portfolio of apparel, footwear, and accessories brands with a focus on outdoor, active, and workwear. The company’s products span clothing, footwear, and accessories under recognizable names like The North Face, Vans, Timberland, and Dickies. It operates through multiple channels, selling wholesale to mass merchants, specialty stores, and department stores, while also running direct-to-consumer options via VF-owned stores, concessions, and e-commerce. VF differentiates itself by combining a large, diversified brand roster with an omnichannel strategy and an internal venture arm (VF Venture Foundry) that tests new platforms, services, and experiences. Its goal is to grow its brands and revenue by expanding its direct-to-consumer presence, optimizing its multi-channel distribution, and evolving the business to respond to market changes.
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