OAK + FORT is brought together by a passionate group of people with a natural bond over an aesthetic vision that radiates throughout the collections. Fueled by the purpose to enhance and explore our own personal style—we authentically embody a place where individuality and uniqueness are celebrated. An ever-evolving point of view, joy in self-expression, and quality are central to our contemporary philosophy.

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Colour Developer, you will play a key role cross-functionally within the Product division, maintaining consistency of material colour and managing our corporate Colour Library. This is a unique opportunity for a process-driven individual with a keen eye for colour and design, who is interested in a dynamic and collaborative work environment within the apparel industry. You will be integral in the standardization of colour across our entire seasonal collection. As a valued team member within our Design department, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the brand and embrace change as it grows and evolves.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support in seasonal colour palette creation and standardization
• Support in material colour research, analyzing aspirational runway and marketplace trends
• Execute and track seasonal lab dip requests
• Review lab dips and bulk fabric submissions for visual consistency and quality
• Measure and track supplier performance by assessing colour matching, submit turnaround, approvals, colour quality, and communication
• Develop and organize the material colour library, and conduct end of season maintenance
• Provide expertise on capabilities of certain colours, identify development issues, and effectively communicate and action solutions
• Maintain awareness of collection assortment, outfitting, and colour stories
• Take ownership of related Product Lifecycle Calendar checkpoints and its deliverables
• Support in presentations for seasonal colour/ merchandising meetings
• Create seasonal colour CADs in Adobe Illustrator
• Assist in other related duties and tasks as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years of experience in Apparel Design, Textiles Design or related fields
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work with a cross-functional team and collaborate with others
• You are a highly organized and adaptable self-starter, with great attention to detail
• You understand the OAK + FORT aesthetic, and are passionate about our product
• Must be willing to take and pass a standard Colour Test, and have an excellent colour eye

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