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Coordinator, Color & Materials
Cole Haan
New York, NY, United States
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Mission/Role
The Coordinator, Material and Color is responsible for assisting the Materials and Color Team to deliver against seasonal objectives and calendar deadlines.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Assist Materials and Color Team to establish seasonal materials and color direction for the brand
Digitally create and distribute seasonal color palette to both internal and external partners
Assist in managing seasonal lab dip approvals with the Associate Designer, Concept, Color, Prints and Graphics
Assist in organizing seasonal materials/prints binders and charts
Assist in managing pre-standard and standard approvals with the Materials Managers (men's / women's) and Associate Designer, Concept, Color, Prints and Graphics
Communicates with overseas materials and color teams to obtain ready dates for lab dips, pre-standards and standards
Adhere to the GTM critical dates and calendar
Partner with product development and overseas teams throughout the sample and production process
Provide support to PLM Ops teams
Attend milestone meetings with Product Design to ensure proper alignment to product
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
1-3 years prior experience in materials and color design or development strongly preferred
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with a strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative and team player
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
Some knowledge of materials and color preferred
Works well under pressure and on tight deadlines, able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, take initiative, and pay close attention to detail.
Has an entrepreneurial spirit with solutions oriented thinking and attitude
About Us
We are proponents of Elegant Innovation.
Founded by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan in 1928, Cole Haan is built on American craftsmanship and ingenuity. We combine traditional methods, timeless style and modern innovations to create footwear and accessories for optimists of all ages. This company was started to make good things for people who make good things happen; it still does.
Cole Haan recently returned to its roots as an independently owned company and is growing rapidly in the US and abroad, as people rediscover the value of quality goods made without compromises.
We call New York City and Greenland, New Hampshire home, but you'll find us everywhere, including in more than 115 retail stores within the United States, within our wholesale exclusive partners, and in over 100 locations globally. We also invite you to visit us at any time at www.colehaan.com.
The Cole Haan brand is all about modernizing Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan's legacy. The Cole Haan company is about enlisting like-minded people who want to make good things happen.