Recruiting for experience within colour management for an opportunity as Sample Dye Technician, for an established apparel brand. You will be part of a wider inhouse technical team which includes fabric technical, and to supply the Design team with dyed fabric and trims (dye-bags) which will allow the creation of concept sample garments.
Primarily using an electronic fabric dyeing machine, and other related equipment, the objective is to achieve a timely delivery of the requested dye-bags to the relevant designer and to own the colour management process. This role is open to experience from within the laboratory/textile testing environment.
Sample Dye Technician – Job Outline
- Developing and/or modifying new dye recipes for specific shades of colour
- Maintaining colour accuracy and reproducibility of sample dye fabric
- Controlling sample production and quality standards
- Using colour measuring equipment, and colour matching software, to ensure colour reliability in dyes
- Liaising with Designers on their colour objectives and production timelines
- Ensuring colour fastness, accurate colour reproduction, stability, and durability of products
- Controlling stock and ordering dyes
- Keeping records of the dye development process and its results
- Managing multiple sample requests simultaneously, being able to adapt and prioritize effectively
Sample Dye Technician – Skills & Experience
- Higher national diploma (HND) subjects into the profession include: textile chemistry, colour science, textile technology, chemical engineering and materials sciences.
- Bachelor degree or related disciplines is preferred
- Working experience in textile dyeing operation over 1 year is preferred (but not essential)
- Great communication skills to effectively communicate with cross functional team
Applicants must be UK based and eligible to work without restriction.
To apply please send your CV to c.turner@peoplemarketing.co.uk quoting our reference: 12844AA
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