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Color Specialist

at F. Schumacher & Co. (View all jobs)

Passaic, New Jersey

Since F. Schumacher & Co. was founded in 1889, our family-owned design house has been

synonymous with style, taste, and innovation—and always ahead of the pack. We’re driven by a

shared belief that design transforms life. It challenges convention. It brings a unique point of view into the world. It sets trends. And it leaves a mark.

We champion individual style and the collective practice of transformational interior design. We

create it. We supply it. We support it. We celebrate it. We also partner with the most brilliant

trendsetters in design and fashion to advance it. And we want to bring it to as many people and into as many homes as possible. Paramount is an independently operating business unit of F. Schumacher & Co., functioning as a growth-stage startup with the resources of an established organization and serving both direct-to-consumer and bulk / volume channels. This is an exciting and highly visible position that plays an important role in shaping, supporting, and monitoring the future of Schumacher’s manufacturing operation.

Paramount Print’s Color Specialists take pride in their keen eye for color, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for manual color mixing.

Hours are 6:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday - Friday with potential for overtime

YOU WILL:

Mix and match paint colors manually to achieve precise and consistent color results for screen printing projects
Understand specific color requirements and preferences and creates a customized color palette based on project specifications
Accurately match existing colors or specific color provided by using color mixing techniques.
Produce sample batches of hand-mixed colors for client approval, ensuring they meet the desired color accuracy, tone, and intensity.
Make necessary adjustments and refinements to the color mixes based on client and designer feedback or changing project requirements.
Diligently follow color formulas and instructions provided by designers and clients
Conduct color tests and adjustments to ensure accurate color matching of strikeoffs
Keep detailed records of inventory, color mixing ratios, formulas, and outcomes
Work closely with the design team to understand color requirements and expectations for strikeoffs
Maintain and organize color inventory and supplies
Monitor and evaluate color quality throughout the printing process
Collaborate with printers and production team members to ensure smooth workflow
Use a keen eye for detail to identify and address color discrepancies
Ensure all color mixing equipment is properly cleaned and maintained

YOU HAVE/ARE:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – Bi-lingual, Spanish-speaking capability preferred
High level of ownership, accountability and initiative
Ability to handle multiple tasks and change direction based on business needs
Extremely detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Action oriented and enjoys working hard/smart
A team player, cooperative, a person who easily gains trust and supports peers
An all hands on deck mentality, and are willing to pitch in with multiple team members
Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment
Proven experience in color mixing and matching in a screen printing or similar environment
Proficiency in manual color mixing techniques and methods
Strong understanding of color theory and color management concepts
Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication skills and a team player mentality
Detail-oriented with a passion for precision and consistency in color matching
Physical stamina to perform manual mixing tasks and work in a fast-paced screen printing environment
Willingness to learn and adapt to new color matching techniques and technologies as needed
High school diploma or equivalent; additional training or certification in color theory is a plus

ABOUT FSCO:

Our talented team is innovative and dynamic, and our culture is progressive and fun. In order continue our success; we are always looking for talented people that fit.