KLIM USA:
Trim Developer/Colorist Job in Rigby, ID
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Rigby, ID
Full-time | Design - Apparel, Design - Graphic, Design - Technical Apparel, Design - Technical Outerwear , Development - Apparel, Production - Apparel
About the job
This position combines the skills of a Trim Developer and a Colorist. Including the development of new trim components originating from either technical drawings or and inspiration sample/photo. Approve color for all materials (fabric & trims). Provide technical support and trend direction for color and trims. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work in both an independent and collaborative environments.
Main Responsibilities:
Trim Development:
• Initiate development of trim components for apparel and accessories utilizing Factory resources and nominated suppliers
• Source New Trims form trade shows, supplier visits, market research and design briefings
• Drive Quality requirements and ensure developed components are tested and meet Klim’s “Fit for Use” standards
• Work cross functionality on any costing related challenges
• Manage Lab Dip approval to development timeline
• Present trim trends to design
• Partner with Design to identify new seasonal development
• Negotiate price, minimums, production location, lead-times
• Maintaining all component and testing data within PLM database
Colorist:
• Manage the lab dip approval process from color palette development for fabrics and Trims.
• Collaborate with Design and Materials teams to determine color achievability across all materials
• Manage Lad Dip approval to timeline
Requirements:
• Acceptable result of Farnsworth - Munsell 100
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Adobe Illustrator
• Excellent communication skills. Able to drive conversations with Vendors, Suppliers, Design, Development, Quality, Sourcing and Production
• Training will be provided for PLM Centric; main systems used to generate and document all Trim Components development and Testing data.
• Travels as necessary to innovate and finalize development or approve color.
Main Responsibilities:
Trim Development:
• Initiate development of trim components for apparel and accessories utilizing Factory resources and nominated suppliers
• Source New Trims form trade shows, supplier visits, market research and design briefings
• Drive Quality requirements and ensure developed components are tested and meet Klim’s “Fit for Use” standards
• Work cross functionality on any costing related challenges
• Manage Lab Dip approval to development timeline
• Present trim trends to design
• Partner with Design to identify new seasonal development
• Negotiate price, minimums, production location, lead-times
• Maintaining all component and testing data within PLM database
Colorist:
• Manage the lab dip approval process from color palette development for fabrics and Trims.
• Collaborate with Design and Materials teams to determine color achievability across all materials
• Manage Lad Dip approval to timeline
Requirements:
• Acceptable result of Farnsworth - Munsell 100
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Adobe Illustrator
• Excellent communication skills. Able to drive conversations with Vendors, Suppliers, Design, Development, Quality, Sourcing and Production
• Training will be provided for PLM Centric; main systems used to generate and document all Trim Components development and Testing data.
• Travels as necessary to innovate and finalize development or approve color.