Colour Technician

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Roots Full time

Roots is more than just an/the iconic Canadian retailer, we are a group of passionate employees who act with integrity, trust each other, and do what is right. We work in a space where people can grow and develop, with a team of people who own results and are dedicated to seeing Roots win. We seek to build longstanding relationships with partners who share our commitment to maintaining high ethical standards of operation.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Colour Technician to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Sourcing, you will be an integral part of the development process ensuring our makers provide colour submissions and final bulk product that meets our requirements for colour matching.

The Colour Technician for Roots will be responsible for the following:

- Work collaboratively alongside our Sourcing, Research and Development, Design and Merchandising teams.
- Create digital colour cards for each delivery based on the colour palette chosen by our design team.
- Create all colour codes and QTX files within our product management system.
- Provide QTX, TCX codes and physical swatches to our makers.
- Review and approve/reject lab dip submissions ensuring consistency of colour for all fabrics and trims through to bulk submission.
- Communicate all comments for lap dips, and bulk submits, directly with suppliers.
- Ensure consistency of colour matching across all departments.
- Review colour submissions using the X-Rite Spectrophotometer system.
- Ability to read and interpret Spectrophotometer reports.
- Work with the product management team to solve any colour tolerance issues in bulk and lab dip submits.
- Organize and file all lab dips for all divisions.
- Track lab dip submissions and comments using our product development calendar milestones.
- Manage and order board development materials and Pantone chips as needed.
- Assistance to the Sr Director of Design for colour research when needed.
- Collegiate diploma in fashion design, têxtile engineering or similar.
- 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar position.
- Must be able to pass Munsell 100 colour test.
- Must be proficient in using X-Rite Colour Spectrophotometer or similar system.
- Clear communication skills to be able to communicate clearly and concisely with our makers.
- Confidence to create recommendations and escalate issues where necessary in our team environment.
- Strong knowledge of the Microsoft office suite with basic knowledge of Illustrator.
- Organized, detail-oriented and able to work independently.
- Understanding of production calendars and ability to meet deadlines.

Founded in 1973, Roots Canada is a publicly held Canadian lifestyle brand that sells apparel, leather bags, small leather goods, footwear, and active athletic wear with over 100 retail stores in North America and Asia.


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