Chico’s FAS, Inc. Hiring for ASSOCIATE COLORIST at Fort Myers, Florida Full Time

With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence.

This position is responsible for supporting the business on all color center activities and ensuring the consistency of color across all classifications and collections.

FunctionalResponsibilities

• Interacts with suppliers and cross functional team members regarding color and color technology.
• Performs color analysis; providing comments and communication with suppliers on solid and print/pattern color submissions.
• Runs on-boarding activities for new suppliers/mills.
• Stay abreast of new color technology for application.
• Performs data entry of color comments into Flex PLM.
• Participates in the training and oversight of the Vendor Certified Colorists program to ensure successful color management in region.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4+ years in retail industry with solid experience in color analysis development with a good eye for color

· Ability to discern color differences with a superior discrimination rating on the 100 Hue Munsell test

• Detail oriented with excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills

• Computer literate in Microsoft office programs
• Excellent time-management skills

• Self-motivated, creative problem solver

Chico’s FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.