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Join to apply for the Old Navy Color Analyst role at BoF Careers . About Old Navy Forget what you know about old‑school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you’re choosing a different path. Since 1994, we’ve been democratizing fashion and making shopping fun again, creating high‑quality, must‑have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast‑paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we’re family. About the Role At Old Navy, we believe in the power of color – it’s how we express optimism, creativity, and confidence through every style we create. As a Color Analyst, you’ll help bring that vision to life by ensuring print color across every collection is consistent, vibrant, and true to our brand. You will report to the Color Manager in the Fabric R&D Team and focus on technical and operational aspects of color development and print color quality. Partner closely with product development, print design, and color concept teams to deliver color accuracy and quality across substrates and print techniques. What You’ll Do Execute company‑wide procedures and standards regarding color approval for production. Evaluate and comment on print strike‑offs across the brand and solid lab dips for specified categories. Ensure color cohesion and consistency for family and high‑visibility categories, across multiple fabrics within one artwork. Maintain and organize physical & digital color libraries to ensure quick and accurate access for design & print teams, including seasonal inventory and updates of all library tools. Identify and communicate color variances or print process challenges, providing clear feedback to vendors and product development partners, to achieve target color. Track and manage physical & digital print color approvals within PLM and Smartsheets. Support the Color Manager in translating seasonal color palettes into achievable production tools for design, global color teams, and vendors. Assist with color palette naming. Responsible for distributing seasonal color standards to our global color offices. Partner with the Print Design team to support seasonal optimized color files, and CAD printouts for sub‑offers review. Assist design/PD teams in selecting potential library color matches as needed. Collaborate on new ways to improve color department performance and efficiency. Maintain digital and physical color libraries, ensuring all print color standards are organized and accessible. Support vendor performance tracking, color testing consistency, and process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy. Contribute to color innovation initiatives, including digital color management and sustainable print practices. Who You Are Bachelor’s degree in Textile Science, Color Science, or related field. 2‑4 years of experience in color analysis or print/lab dip evaluation within the apparel or textile industry. Excellent visual color acuity and attention to detail (Superior score on Munsell Color Hue test required). Excellent verbal & written communication, strong organizational skills with an emphasis on detail orientation and prioritization. Ability to accomplish competing tasks within tight timelines & multiple overlapping seasons, while balancing larger‑scale projects. Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and works well independently as part of a team. Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to change with resilience and an eagerness to learn. Knowledge of PLM systems preferred, and/or comfortable managing complex data in centralized platforms. Proficient with spectrophotometers and X‑Rite color management software. Highly proficient with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Any other duties or projects as assigned by the Color Manager. Preferred Experience with digital print workflows and color calibration systems. Understanding of fabric construction, print techniques, and finishing impacts on print color. Experience using Adobe Illustrator & AI (additional skill). Benefits Merchandise discount: 50% off regular‑priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta; 30% off at Outlet for all employees. Competitive paid time off plans. Volunteer hour: up to five on‑the‑clock hours each month to volunteer at a charity of your choice. Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching up to four percent of base pay. Employee stock purchase plan. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additional benefits available (see company portal). EEO Statement Gap Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long‑held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment. Salary Range $73,400 - $93,600 USD. Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies, and work location. Minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) applies based on city, county, and state requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr BoF Careers

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