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Dana-co LLC · 5 hours ago

Color Assistant - Intimate Apparel Design

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Dana-co LLC is a leading design company behind luxury intimate-apparel brands. They are seeking a full-time Color Assistant to support the Color Manager in various color development tasks and ensure standards are met throughout the production cycle.

FashionManufacturingTextiles

Responsibilities

Assist the Color Manager with all day-to-day color development and approval tasks

Attend seasonal color pass-off meetings

Support the preparation of final color breakdowns for each season

Communicate daily with overseas factories and vendors, flagging any color issues to the Color Manager

Organize incoming package submissions from suppliers; prioritize reviews based on the GNG calendar

Review and comment on lab dips and bulk submits, ensuring alignment with standards and sending clear instructions for revisions when needed

Partner with the Color Manager to troubleshoot and resolve repeat rejections

Review trim cards and distribute approved cards to factories and QC for bulk production

Maintain and update color status charts, including comments and approval dates

Follow up on outstanding or late submissions and provide updates during weekly color status meetings

Order color standards as needed and maintain the Color Standard Library by brand

Create, organize, and maintain seasonal submits for each division’s library

Ensure all color names and numbers remain consistent across all records and charts

Prepare and send packages to factories and suppliers containing standards, lab dips, or trim cards

Perform administrative tasks related to the end-to-end color approval process

Qualification

Textile DesignColor DevelopmentFabric PropertiesMicrosoft OfficeMultitaskingCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Fashion, or a related field preferred

Foundational technical knowledge of color and fabric properties

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills required

Strong follow-up abilities and a commitment to meeting deadlines

Highly detail-oriented with strong multitasking and organizational skills

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Experience communicating with overseas factories is a plus

1–3 years of experience in an apparel company preferred (intimate apparel experience a plus) — internships welcome for entry-level applicants

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal time

Paid Holidays

401(k) with a company match

Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)

Short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bereavement Support

Education Reimbursement

Voluntary benefits include term life insurance, short-term disability, AD&D, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and group legal services

Employee discounts