Color Specialist

Title: Color Specialist (Fabric Knowledge Required)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Hybrid

Job Description:

THE COMPANY: BIRDY GREY

Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer brand whose mission is to celebrate friendships during one of the most important milestones in a person’s life: their wedding. 

Founded in 2017 by best friends Grace Lee (Founder & Chief Creative Officer) and Monica Ashauer (Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer), Birdy Grey offers affordable bridesmaid dresses starting at just $89, groomsmen suits starting at $199, plus fun gifts and accessories for everyone in the wedding party. Since day one, we've dressed over a million bridesmaids and we're proud to be a trusted resource for brides and grooms on their most cherished day.

THE OPPORTUNITY: Senior Raw Materials and Color Manager

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of PD & Production

LOCATION: LA - On Site

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with an office in New York, NY, Birdy Grey supports hybrid work for eligible roles. This role requires working from out DTLA office 4 days a week. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-Onsite

The Color Specialist will be accountable for the full color lifecycle, from lab dips through strike-offs and final bulk approvals, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment across all fabrications. This role requires expertise in color theory, shade management, and reproducibility, paired with a working knowledge of fabric behavior and dye processes. The specialist will also ensure lining fabrics match shell fabrics to deliver a consistent and flawless product experience.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Color Development & Approvals

  • Own the end-to-end color approval process: lab dip → strike-off → bulk production approval.
  • Maintain and manage color standard libraries (digital + physical) for reference across seasons.
  • Partner with Design to translate seasonal color palettes accurately into fabrics.
  • Drive consistency and reproducibility across multiple dye lots and mills.

  Cross-Fabric & Lining Matching

  • Approve and ensure consistent shades across Satin, Chiffon, Luxe Knit, Crepe, and Velvet for our bridesmaid dress collection, as well as Groomsmen accessories, and Non-dress categories as well. 
  • Evaluate and confirm lining fabrics match shell fabrics for shade accuracy and brand standards.
  • Anticipate challenges related to fiber content, construction, or finishes that may impact color perception.
  • Troubleshoot shade variance with mills and propose solutions to meet brand requirements.

  Collaboration & Communication

  • Partner with Fabric R&D and Production to flag and solve risks in color/fabric combinations early.
  • Provide precise feedback to mills and cross-functional teams to keep timelines on track.
  • Support cross-category initiatives by lending expertise in shade evaluation, lining, and finishing.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE: QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree Required 

EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile/Color Science, Fashion Product Development, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in color development/management with direct lab-to-bulk ownership.
• Strong knowledge of color approval processes, shade evaluation, and multi-fabric alignment.
• Familiarity with lining-to-shell matching in bridal, occasionwear, or RTW.
• Proficiency with Pantone, digital shade matching, and other color management tools.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple timelines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform data deep dives to surface actionable insights.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to troubleshoot and/or escalate issues effectively.
• Hard working and willing to roll sleeves up - no job is too big or too small.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, fluid environment. You are comfortable with ambiguity and take initiative to lead projects.

NICE TO HAVES:

• Start-up experience 
• Interest in bridal and fashion

WHY BIRDY GREY: BENEFITS & PERKS (for eligible Full-Time Employees)

• Competitive Compensation: Based on experience and performance + Annual Performance Bonus
• Healthcare Benefits: 100% employer covered medical dental & vision plans, 50% spouse and dependent medical coverage + access to One Medical + Mental Health Benefits
• Retirement: 401K + up to 4% match after 3 months
• Generous PTO: Flexible Open PTO Policy + 11 paid holidays
• Wellness: A monthly wellness day + monthly wellness stipend + summer Fridays
• Flexibility: Partial remote with a high level of autonomy and accountability + $25 monthly WIFI stipend
• Employee Discount: Free bridesmaid dresses + 50% discounts on Birdy Grey products
• Family Benefits: 3 months of paid parental leave 
• Purpose:  Join in the success of a high-growth, 80% women, minority founded, early-stage startup by driving performance and building out new processes

Highlights:

• Birdy Grey is #305 on Inc5000's List of Fastest Growing US Companies 2022
• #22 on BuiltIn’s Best Startups to Work for in LA
• Be part of a company innovating the $75B+ US wedding market (IBISWorld, 2019) 
• Join a Women Founded Small Business blazing trails in the Bridal industry
• Birdy Grey is making waves on BuzzFeed,  The Knot, Brides,  People, Allure, PopSugar, Bustle and more 
• Named #5 on LA’s 50 Hottest Startups in 2020 by Pitchbook & Dot.LA 
• Customers can participate in Birdy Grey’s giveback program with The Princess Project, a non-profit that provides prom dresses and accessories to teens in need