Colour Developer
Salary
$110,000 - $130,000 USD
Hours
5 days a week
Location
San Francisco, California
Closing Date
01 April 2026
Position Type
Full Time
Advert expires on
01 April 2026
Main Duties
OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS
At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence.
If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.
THE ROLE
Color Developer
We are seeking a Color Developer to join our growing team. This role will support Apparel, partnering closely with our Color Forecast Expert to execute color from concept through bulk production. This role is highly detail-oriented and technical, with strong cross-functional collaboration across Merchandising, Product Development, Creative, Engineering, and Supply Chain. You’ll be responsible for ensuring color accuracy, consistency, and integrity across lab dips, testing, production, and digital representation.
Responsibilities
Color Development & Approval
- Review and approve lab dips to ensure alignment with approved color standards
- Evaluate color against tolerance ranges using both visual and instrumental methods
- Confirm dye lot consistency across bulk production
- Troubleshoot color issues and work with mills and factories to drive resolution
Testing & Quality Assurance
- Manage and review color fastness testing results (wash, light, rub, etc.)
Test and validate fabric opacity to ensure coverage and quality expectations - Flag risks early and recommend corrective actions to protect color integrity
Color Management & Digitization
- Support the setup and ongoing use of color management tools
- Partner with the Engineering team to digitize color standards and workflows
- Help build scalable, repeatable processes for color accuracy across styles and categories
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Creative to ensure PDP imagery accurately reflects approved color standards
- Align with Product Development and Production teams to maintain color consistency from development through bulk
- Communicate clearly with internal teams and external partners on color expectations and approvals
Skills and Experience Required
Qualifications
Required:
- 3+ years of experience in color development, textile development, or material R&D (women’s apparel preferred)
- Strong understanding of dyeing processes, color tolerances, and lab/bulk workflows
- Hands-on experience approving lab dips and evaluating color accuracy
- Familiarity with color testing standards and reports (AATCC, ISO, etc.)
- Experience with color management systems or digital color tools a plus
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across creative and technical teams
- Clear communicator who’s comfortable working with vendors and factories
- Motivated by working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, where flexibility to stretch into or out of functional comfort zones is crucial for team success
- Proficient with MS Office/ G Suite applications including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.