Colorist

With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence.

Position Objective
This position drives the color center and its function for the company through structure, process and procedure that will elevate the quality of the merchandise and brand through consistency of color across all classifications and collections.
Functional Responsibilities

* Ensures that the standards of execution are set and maintained with vendors for all product classifications.

* Performs color analysis; providing comments and communication with suppliers on solid and print/pattern color submissions.

* Drives Vendor Certified Colorist program to ensure successful color approval in region.

* Partners with cross functional teams to ensure timeline are achieved.

* Stays abreast of new color technology for application.

* Acts as a mentor and resource to members of color team.

* Other duties as assigned.

Financial Accountability
This role impacts:

* Sales

* Margin - X

* Budget - X

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree required.

* 5+ years in the retail industry with expertise in color analysis development with an excellent eye for color.

* Detail oriented with strong communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.

* Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

* Ability to function in a fast paced environment.

* Broad range of technical skills and knowledge. Ability to discern color differences; use of color spectrophotometers as a tool to assess color differences electronically and: knowledge of fabric, dyeing and finishing processes and how they influence color and quality consistency.

* Minimum of a "superior" rating on 100 Hue test with the ability to visually access acceptable and commercial color differences.
This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand

Chico's FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.