Bachelor's degree in Apparel, Textiles, or a related field or equivalent combination or education, experience or training
Minimum 3+ years color, textile, or product development experience
Team player attitude and strength in building positive working relationships
Expertise in dye methods and colorfastness risks
Strong understanding of digital color review, with the ability to review, approve, and communicate with the vendor on color using digital data only
Knowledge of contributing factors to color achievability and colorfastness concerns to communicate with cross functional partners on testing issues, work with vendor on colorfastness failures, and mentor team
Knowledge of textile and yarn construction, fiber dyeing characteristics, fabric finishing
Exceptional written and oral communicationskills includingmeeting facilitation and presentations
Experience communicating and collaborating with global partners
Proactive problem solving and information seeking-skills
Ability to build a strategic plan/roadmap around key projects and execute to completion
Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to move with agility through ambiguity
Able to pass the Munsell Hue color test to determine visual color acuity
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group