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
Minimum Job Requirements:
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
