Color Manager Job Listing at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX (Job ID R280667)

Description

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, textile science, or equivalent years of related work experience required.

Work Experiences:

• 5+ years of related work experience required
• Advanced knowledge of color standards and theory
• Working knowledge of woven and knit materials, dyeing and finishing, print and pattern, and textile material manufacturing
• Working knowledge of design and development processes from inception to final adoption

Skills:

• 5+ years of related work experience required
• Advanced knowledge of color standards and theory
• Working knowledge of woven and knit materials, dyeing and finishing, print and pattern, and textile material manufacturing
• Working knowledge of design and development processes from inception to final adoption
• 1+ Color project management

Responsibilities:

• Establish and enforce procedures for maintaining high standards of quality and consistency in color coordination in Private Brands
• Responsible for creation, implementation, and maintenance of a Color Standard Operating Procedure Manual and training guides.
• Administrative responsibilities over the color operating systems and equipment
• Responsible for color management contract renewals and scheduled maintenance
• Evolve the company's color process to incorporate both existing and new technology platforms and systems. 
• Utilize existing technology platforms to automate color review activities and improve efficiencies.
• Use advanced analytical/technical/problem solving to develop new solutions to existing problems/procedures.
• Participate in seasonal line reviews and support cross functional teams by sharing technical knowledge to identify upfront color concerns related to dyeing, finishing, and/or performance.
• Act as the color liaison with all external parties (mills, suppliers, and 3rd party color providers)
• Ensure the distribution of color standards to both supplier and mill partners
• Review (visually and digitally) lab dips and bulk fabric submissions from supplier and mill partners to ensure conformance to establish company standards
• Communicate with various parties on lap dip and bulk fabric color comments in a timely manner
• Understanding of T&A and deadlines to ensure on-time delivery.
• Input new colors and maintain existing colors in the PLM color library each season
• Timely upload of seasonal color palettes into PLM color library each season
• Maintain relationships with nominated fabric mill partners on all color related topics and issues
• Communicate with mills, supplier partners, and lab technicians to identify and trouble shoot technical limitations on various substrates and color finishes.
• Coordinate and approve/reject lab dips for bulk yardage for Academy private brands
• Create a seasonal report of Key Performance Indicators for color (lab dip/bulk fabric approval ratings, instore color failures, color process efficiencies, and timing for key activities)
• Establish key color milestones and incorporate deadlines into Seasonal Development Calendar
• Assist with the creation of a Self-Certification of Color for Mills
• Train cross functional team members on color processes, standards, and theory, as needed
• Attend domestic shows to stay abreast of color trends and standards

• Schedule, prepare for, attend and\or lead supplier/mill color meetings as needed
• Required to learn company policies, procedures and safety rules
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior.
• Develop a thorough understanding of and follow Academy policies, procedures and safety rules 
• Responsibilities may change; team member may be required to perform other tasks as assigned. 

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Regular attendance required.
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Flexibility to work weekends as required

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​