About This Opportunity ….
We are looking for a team player to work in a fast-paced environment with an interest in color and fabric. The Color Coordinator will facilitate the color approval process for a specific category within the Children'''s Division at Garan. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to reviewing all color (lab dips/strike-offs/bulk threads/wash down ranges/etc.), ordering sample yardage, keeping track of all approvals in PLM, following up with mills/vendors, etc. Color should be your passion!
This is an in-person, full-time position at Garan'''s New York City Headquarters. This opportunity is cross-functional, working in tandem with Design, Sourcing, Production and Costing team.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
? Facilitates all color approvals for a specific category within the Children’s Division
? Request all lab dips and strike-offs from mills per brand category and fixture
? Reviews all color and provides color direction to mills for (lab dips/strike-offs/trims/bulk threads/wash down ranges/etc.)
? Make glds for all lab dip, strike-off and graphic screen-print approvals and send any rejection comments to mills for lab dips and strike-offs
? Follows up and pushes mills for all lab dips/strike-offs eta and X-Mill status to ensure on-time color approval
? Order sample yardage from mills and give mills direction/answers regarding all solid/print/pattern development questions
? Request trim sample yardage for carryover trims
? Create lab dip and print approval boards for cross-functional visibility and reference
? Follows up and pushes mills on all sample ydg development/sending status/tracking fabric until it’s received at the factory
? Ensure PLM, excel charts, and all records are maintained with all approval status and color comments
? Send approval cuttings to Garan’s China Office and Starkville Office
? General organizational responsibilities include record keeping, filing, and maintenance of storage areas
? Make color cards in the beginning of the season for all design teams, buyers, factories, mills and Garan BD/SZO
? Maintain color library
? Perform Datacolor duties as needed
Qualifications:
? Bachelor’s degree required in a related field
? Minimum 2 years relevant work experience in textiles/product development/color analysis required
? Strong understanding of textiles and product development preferred
? Knowledge of color theory, color matching, and printing techniques preferred
? Must pass the Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue Test
? Experience with communicating with overseas mills/suppliers is a must
? Proficient in PLM, Excel & Word is a plus
? Must pay close attention to detail
? Must have a strong sense of urgency
? Must have the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
? Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
? Strategic and proactive thinker
? Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills a must
? Must be a team player, but also can operate independently
About Garan, Inc.
Garan Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Since its founding in the early 1940s, Garan has been a leading supplier of Childrenswear, Ladieswear, and Menswear through both National Branded and Private Label Apparel. Garan is best known for Garanimals? and 365 Kids from Garanimals?, today found exclusively at Walmart.
The primary mission at Garan is the manufacturing of low cost, high-quality products that reflect great value for our customers. All of this is done with an emphasis on social & ethical compliance, as well as environmental awareness that incorporates some of the latest sustainable efforts in apparel manufacturing today.
Garan has manufacturing offices around the world, with global headquarters located in New York City. The company owns and operates multiple factories in El Salvador, as well as four U.S.-based Distribution Centers. Throughout Asia, Garan also has long-running strategic partnerships with some of the largest mills and garment producers in the region.
Garan is committed to offering an inclusive, safe, and positive workplace.