Color Developer

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Color Development & Approval
• Review and approve lab dips to ensure alignment with approved color standards
• Evaluate color against tolerance ranges using both visual and instrumental methods
• Confirm dye lot consistency across bulk production
• Troubleshoot color issues and work with mills and factories to drive resolution

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Manage and review color fastness testing results (wash, light, rub, etc.)
• Test and validate fabric opacity to ensure coverage and quality expectations
• Flag risks early and recommend corrective actions to protect color integrity

Color Management & Digitization

• Support the setup and ongoing use of color management tools
• Partner with the Engineering team to digitize color standards and workflows
• Help build scalable, repeatable processes for color accuracy across styles and categories

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Creative to ensure PDP imagery accurately reflects approved color standards
• Align with Product Development and Production teams to maintain color consistency from development through bulk
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and external partners on color expectations and approvals

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in color development, textile development, or material R&D (women’s apparel preferred)
• Strong understanding of dyeing processes, color tolerances, and lab/bulk workflows
• Hands-on experience approving lab dips and evaluating color accuracy
• Familiarity with color testing standards and reports (AATCC, ISO, etc.)
• Experience with color management systems or digital color tools a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across creative and technical teams
• Clear communicator who’s comfortable working with vendors and factories
• Motivated by working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, where flexibility to stretch into or out of functional comfort zones is crucial for team success
• Proficient with MS Office/ G Suite applications including Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Pay Range $140,000 - $160,000 USD

WHY QUINCE? Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

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