Sanderson Design Group
Fabrics - Production - Digital Bulk Colourist
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Job Title – Digital Bulk Colourist
Reports to – Prints Manager
Location – Standfast & Barracks, Lancaster
Department – Digital
Scope of job - To operate as a fully trained and competent Colourist within the Digital Bulk Colouration department. Responsible for accurate colour matching, maintaining colour standards, understanding digital profiles, and ensuring the department meets required quality, output, and efficiency levels. Expected to run full shifts effectively (6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm only) while supporting smooth workflow and consistent shade accuracy.
Purpose - To uphold high standards of shade matching aligned with customer expectations while maintaining efficient departmental workflow. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and a thorough understanding of the digital coloration process to ensure quality, efficiency, and operational targets are met.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with Design regarding initials, artwork requirements, and job allocation.
- Follow and maintain all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within the Digital Bulk Colouration area.
- Maintain departmental standards and achieve targets set for the digital production area.
- Complete sample work and development tasks when requested.
- Independently run shift operations during 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00 working hours.
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping across the department.
- Work in accordance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Undertake additional reasonable duties as requested by leadership.
- Demonstrate competency in altering colour in both CAD and Bulk coloration situations.
- Create, maintain, and uphold shade standards and continuity records.
- Develop a working understanding of related digital processes.
- Communicate effectively with Supervisors to support efficient workflow.
- Ensure good communication and collaboration with operatives and the wider production team.
- Follow the NCR procedure accurately.
- Prioritise orders effectively when required to support production demands.
- Communicate professionally with Customer Services when necessary.
- Follow planned production structures and maintain spreadsheets/logs (e.g., fent data, shade files).
- Support the digital team when required, offering guidance and assistance.
- Train others within the coloration area when requested.
- Demonstrate adaptability and effective performance during operational changes.
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Measures of success
- Colouration/Fent rate performance.
- Successful completion and ongoing competence across all relevant coloration processes.
- Strong attendance and timekeeping.
- Quality performance aligned with departmental targets.
- Efficiency output – including machine pass rate and minimising downtime.
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Connecting with others
- Communicate professionally, politely, and responsively at all times.
- Engage effectively with Operations leadership, Digital Senior Staff, Digital Colourists & Trainees, Digital Operatives, Batchers & Trainees, Print Ancillary teams, Customer Services, Sales teams, and customers when required.
Qualification
- Art & Design or Textiles (preferred).
- Maths & English – minimum Grade C or equivalent.
- Computer literate with experience in CAD/Photoshop.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Strong communication skills.
- Knowledge of digital coloration software/systems.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Team player able to work independently when needed.
- Excellent eye for colour and shade matching.
- Strong attention to detail.
Behaviours
- Polite, helpful, organised, and detail-focused.
- Motivated and confident contributing to teamwork.
- Quick to learn and adapt to new skills or process changes.
- Maintains strong attendance, timekeeping, and communication with leadership.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all and we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
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