Colorist

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 1 year experience in the Textile/Fabrics color industry OR demonstrated relative knowledge or education
• Minimum of 6 months direct experience in color development and/or color evaluation
• Experience working with textile mills, dyehouses, textile printers
• Familiar with system (Outlook, PLM platforms, Equipment Software – IQ color)
• Work both independently and as part of a team & have a continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach
• Must have high color acuity & pass the Farnsworth Munsell Industry Standard Requirement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence across customers, suppliers, and key internal stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills with proven ability to prioritize, organize, and drive multiple projects and/or customer support activities
• Ability to work in a high paced environment with multiple business expectations & demonstrate self-motivation & ability to work at a fast pace across changing environments
• Ability to travel 5%

Desired Qualifications: 

• Technical degree in Textiles or related fields
• Experience working with the Government/Defense Industry
• Experience with color management software and spectrophotometer

This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC §1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC §1255a.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. 

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description. 

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact