Join a dynamic team as a Color Mastering Specialist, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring visual color accuracy and material consistency across a range of materials. This is an exciting opportunity to bridge the gap between design intent and manufacturing execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the color mastering process from initial design to final production for all surface materials.
• Lead reviews and alignment sessions for paints, plastics, graphics, and soft materials.
• Develop and maintain master standards for various materials like paint chips and texture plaques.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve color matching challenges efficiently.
• Manage a physical library of approved finishes for easy cross-functional reference.
• Partner with designers, engineers, and quality teams to ensure cohesive product execution.
• Support the development of new color technologies and finish testing in collaboration with R&D.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, Color Science, or a related field.
• Over three years of experience in color development or material specification.
• Strong visual acuity for color, finish, and texture under different lighting conditions.
• Experience with paints, plastics, decals, and soft goods from a quality perspective.
• Proficient communication and documentation abilities, with confidence in leading supplier negotiations.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with color matching processes and manufacturing tolerances.
• Familiarity with tools like light booths, gloss meters, or spectrophotometers.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and equity as foundational principles. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers.  We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $16 - $40 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.