This role is for one of the Weekdays clients Salary range Rs 600000 Rs 800000 ie INR 68 LPA Min Experience 4 years Location Visakhapatnam JobType fulltime We are seeking a energetic and detailoriented Senior Executive Printing Operations with a strong background in color management and fabric printing particularly across Pigment Reactive Nylon and Polyester substrates The ideal candidate will bring indepth technical knowledge handson experience in color matching and formulation and a sound understanding of fabric behavior during various print processes The role is crucial to ensuring highquality color output process consistency and product excellence across all printing activities Key Responsibilities Manage endtoend operations of fabric printing with a specific focus on Pigment Reactive Nylon and Polyester materials Act as a lead colorist responsible for color matching shade development and accurate reproduction of colors as per design requirements and client expectations Calibrate and maintain color consistency across different fabric types and printing techniques ensuring precision in tone brightness and fastness Collaborate with design sampling and production teams to deliver timely and costeffective color solutions Perform lab dips strikeoffs and bulk matching using manual and digital color formulation tools Implement and monitor printing recipes and parameters to ensure accurate and consistent print output Monitor and control printing processes ensuring efficiency and compliance with quality standards and SOPs Supervise production trials and resolve any printingrelated challenges related to ink penetration color bleed or misregistration Coordinate with chemical suppliers and ink manufacturers for optimal product usage and innovations in pigment reactive formulations Train and guide junior staff in print procedures color theory fabric behavior and maintenance of equipment Maintain detailed records of color matching approvals ink formulations and machine settings for future reference and reproducibility Key Skills and Competencies Robust handson experience in Pigment and Reactive printing across both Nylon and Polyester fabrics Proficiency in color matching mixing and formulation as a Colorist in a fastpaced textile or printing environment Deep understanding of dye chemistry fabric compatibility and finishing processes Familiarity with screen rotary and digital printing operations Eye for detail with strong visual color judgment and accuracy Working knowledge of spectrophotometers color management systems and fabric testing protocols Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly Excellent communication documentation and coordination skills Qualifications Diploma or Bachelors degree in Textile Technology Printing Technology or a related field 46 years of relevant experience in textile printing operations with a specialization in color matching for various fabric types Certification or training in color science or textile chemistry will be an added advantage