Manager, Color Services

About Gap

Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand – our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.

We’ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what’s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we’re headed, we’d love to have you join us.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for implementation of corporate color assessment programs and providing technical support and training to product development teams and vendors relating to color quality issues. You will lead a small team of specialists and be accountable for an extended geographical area with multiple vendors and categories.

What You'll Do

• Develop, refine and ensure implementation of color process, operational management & systems usage
• Monitor mills/vendors performance to ensure compliance to Corporate color standards & provide color approval on Lab dip & Bulk
• Provide empowerment training to mills/vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance to Color SOP, guide equipment calibration & maintenance management
• Partner with Brand Color team on color standard development/distribution; Responsible for end results of team and shares responsibility over resources, budget and adherence to policies
• Identify opportunities to trial and evaluate new color technologies & devices in the market
• Provide technical advice to internal stakeholders in Product Development, Quality, Product Integrity & Fabric teams regarding Color standards and quality
• Responsible for quality of services and advice in meeting business partner needs

Who You Are

• Understanding of concepts and procedures specific to textile and color science including technical knowledge in dyeing process, dyestuff characteristic etc. in the respective product areas
• Proven success in managing a color specialist team with effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to anticipate and prioritize work activities and be able to meet deadlines
• Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions

Benefits at Gap

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees