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Entry-Level Colorist
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A Fashion Designer creates designs for clothing, shoes, accessories or costumes. Creates designs for individual pieces or for a collection or line of clothes or shoes. Creates drawings and prototypes for designs, chooses fabrics and materials, and oversees the production process.
$82,111 / year median in the U.S.
-14% projected decline
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« Back to all jobs Entry-Level Colorist Contract type Full-Time Location New York , NY Specialty Fashion Salary $50,000/year - $55,000/year Remote No Reference 514975 Contact name Sydney Conroy Apply For This Job Job description Entry-Level Colorist Position Overview We are seeking a fashion-focused, detail-oriented Entry-Level Colorist to support the Design and Fabric teams with seasonal color development and color card management. This role is ideal for a recent fashion school graduate or someone early in their career who has a strong understanding of color, textiles, and apparel and is comfortable working in Adobe Illustrator. Key Responsibilities Manage seasonal color cards, including ordering Pantone colors and maintaining accurate color records. Create and organize physical color cards, including cutting, taping, printing, and labeling color references. Track and maintain seasonal color information and approvals. Support factory-ready artwork and print/color development. Coordinate color standards and ensure consistency across fabrics, prints, and products. Work closely with Design, Fabric, Product Development, Production, and overseas vendors. Assist with color development, recoloring, color separations, and repeats for original and studio prints. Maintain organized color files, records, and approval histories. Assist with lab dip and color approval tracking as needed. For full-time candidates, create and maintain factory-ready artwork, including color and print files. Support additional Design and Fabric team projects as needed. Qualifications Degree or education in Fashion Design, Textile Design Strong interest in fashion, color, textiles, and apparel. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator ; additional Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Basic understanding of textile fabrics, prints, and color. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Strong communication and follow-up skills. Apparel, textile, or product development experience is a plus. Recruiter No Recruiter Benefits offered See Benefits