Color Specialist

DEPARTMENT:        Print

REPORTS TO:          Production Manager

SUPERVISES:           N/A     

Summary:

Crazy Shirts’purpose is to create original and memorable artwork on quality products that take our customers on the endless vacation in everyday life. The Color Specialist’s goal is to consistently replicate formulated inks in the proper yields in support of the print schedule.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Developing the yield composition and consistency of color mixing to match approved color comps.
• Keeping current with color matching developments with respect to opaque, translucent and white bases and the effects of different mixture properties.
• Comprehending and communicating the effects and reactions of using different mixtures, compounds and supplier differentials.
• Scripting and maintaining the color recipe ledger for all designs.
• Mixing inks in support of ink mixers.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to distinguish colors, color shades, and slight color variations

• Must be comfortable communicating verbally and in writing with superiors, peers and subordinates.

• Must be comfortable working with digitizing equipment and standard office productivity tools.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving items
• Able to lift 55lbs
• Manual dexterity for operating and calibrating equipment
• Ability to perform essential job functions in an environment with varied noise levels, light and heat exposure and chemicals
• The plant environment may be dusty, noisy, and open to interior temperature changes

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