JOB DESCRIPTION



Job Purpose:


Formulate, develop, and test new and innovative color and effect products to satisfy customer requirements and capture relevant trends.




Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Regularly meet with raw material suppliers to scout for new color and effect innovation
• Independently create color trends, present ideas and make suggestions for color direction and improvement
• Color match physical benchmarks and/or concepts using a predetermined set of tints and effect pigments
• Create new formulas that deliver new/better/different colors and effects
• Partner with the PD team to understand:
  • The market top selling shades - fill in any gaps in our portfolio
  • The trends - create collections inspired by the forecasts
• Work alongside customers to develop and adjust formulas.
  
  Provide suggestions on how to adapt shades to better match their concept/brief
• Gain an understanding of raw material costs to be able to formulate per customer requirements and cost parameters
• Record accurate formula data into laboratory notebooks.
  
  Ensure all weights and lot numbers of added materials are accurate and verified to establish a reproducible formula
• Input formula information into Product Vision software system
• Carry out additional laboratory responsibilities that may include but are not limited to:
  • Retain management
  • Quality Control functions
  • Raw material evaluation
  • Sample preparation
  • Work area maintenance
  • Production support
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized work area.
• Adherence to Kirker's Quality Standards by completing and complying with all ISO/GMP/SOP training requirements.
• Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures and other requirements related to care of equipment

• 2-5 year of nail polish/paint/cosmetic color matching experience
• Must have a distinguishing eye for color
• Must be able to receive and interpret direction from multiple sources
• Outstanding communication skills - written and verbal - for success amongst a cross-functional, diverse team
• Must be able to work independently at times and work in a group setting.
  
  Must be a team player willing to share responsibilities and successes
• Flexible to changes in priorities; must be able to multitask, and attention to detail