Typical responsibilities of the job could include:
- modifying and/or developing new pigments and dyes
- liaising with suppliers, customers, manufacturers and factory production managers
- providing technical advice to design, dying, marketing and production staff
- devising precise bulk colour reproduction processes
- using specialist computer systems, including CAD software
- evaluating, identifying and selecting products from suppliers
- checking products for suitability and testing for performance under various conditions
- controlling production and quality standards
- ensuring colour fastness, accurate colour reproduction, stability and durability of products
- using colour measuring equipment to ensure colour reliability in dyes and pigments
- keeping up to date with trends and innovations within the profession