FP Movement Assistant Colorist
Free People - Philadelphia, PA
Hiring: FP Movement Assistant Colorist Company: Free People Location: Philadelphia, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 12:13:53 Employment Type: Internship Target Skills & Keywords : Product Lifecycle Management About the job Experience: •2 years of experience or a strong internship in color or textile product development. Required Skills: •Log, date, and organize all incoming seasonal lab dips, knit-downs, strike-offs, and trim submits immediately upon arrival. •Maintain and meticulously organize the physical FP Movement color library and seasonal color standard archives. •Prepare and distribute physical seasonal color rings and standard swatches to internal Design, Print & Pattern, and Merchandising teams. •Keep digital PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems updated daily with the latest color codes, names, and approval statuses. •Assist the Color Designer in evaluating lab dips and trims against physical standards under standard lightbox conditions. •Draft and input clear, actionable color comments (e.g., "too red, needs to be bluer," "too light, deepen by 10%") into PLM systems for vendor communication. •Maintain robust tracking charts to monitor the status of all color submits, proactively flagging late or problematic dips to the Color Designer and Production team. •Act as a reliable point of contact for the Production and Design teams regarding the status of color approvals and missing standards. Qualifications: •Technical Color Skills: Excellent color perception and a strong eye for detail. Must be able to pass a Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Color Vision Test. •Organizational Mastery: Highly system-driven with the ability to manage hundreds of physical and digital submits simultaneously without losing track of details. •Systems Proficiency: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and familiarity with PLM or similar product tracking software. •Soft Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a positive attitude. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!