As a Colourist 2, you will lead projects in colour development, mentor team members, and innovate colour solutions in the apparel industry.
Department: Colour Operations
Reports to: Colour Manager, Colour Operations
Location: North Vancouver, BC
Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As a Colourist 2, you are at the forefront of innovation on the Colour Operations team. You are a natural leader who is committed to fostering growth and excellence within the team. You have an insatiable curiosity for all things related to colour, and you keep abreast of industry standards for dyeing, RM testing and digital tools. In this role you will bring Arc’teryx colour vision to life through the colour development process working on a range of dye methods including beam, jet and dope and garment dyeing.
Meet Your Future Team:
The Colour Operations is a close-knit team of hard-working collaborators. You will have your own projects to work on and be committed to supporting the Colourists and Assistant as needed to support the goals of the team.
If you were the Colourist 2 now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
- Owning a portfolio of lab dips.
- Driving a collection of longer-term projects that have a broader impact on the team that may range from researching innovative colour solutions to analysing how technology can support our process.
- Working alongside the Colour Operations Manager to mentor and train the team.
- Collaborating with internal partners, including Colour Design, Raw Materials, Quality Merch and Design, to drive colour innovation at Arc’teryx
- Staying abreast of colour quality industry best practices, including digital tools, dyeing and industry innovations.
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
- Colour Operations is committed to continuous evolution to fit the needs of our growing business. You can have a hand in shaping the future of the department by contributing operational expertise, finessing processes, or deepening your technical knowledge.
Are you our next Colourist 2?
- You have 3+ years of experience on a colour team in the apparel industry and have a comprehensive knowledge of the colour development process.
- You have a degree in a related field or relevant combination of experience.
- You have a passion for data analysis, tools, and use it as a driver for how you approach every task.
- You are a proficient experience with PLM software, Microsoft Office Suite, spectrophotometer equipment and ASAP Natific software.
- You are a natural leader, setting the standard for excellence on the team, leading by example and inspiration.
- You know your impact and take responsibility for the goals of team, RM org and collective.
- You are a curious thinker, challenging the status quo and are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions.
- You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity, remaining committed to the journey of evolution.
- You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment.
- You can balance autonomy and collaboration.
- Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it.
Equal Opportunity
Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.
Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
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Top Skills
Asap Natific Software
Microsoft Office Suite
Plm Software
Spectrophotometer Equipment
Arc'teryx Equipment North Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Office
110 - 2220 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver, BC, Canada, V7H 1A8
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