Junior Color Specialist

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

• Color Development: Assists in developing business-priority solid colors within the ASC Global Color Development Team in Bangalore. Progresses to MM effect and special effect colors under guidance as skills and experience grow.
• Color Approvals: Prepares colors for review and approval at their certification level, always seeking validation and guidance from advanced/senior color development experts or the Group Leader ASC.
  
  

Key Activities

Formula Development: Learns to develop solid color formulas independently, while working on effect color formulas under the guidance and approval of senior specialists. Gains experience with MM/NS/TR formulas using toners in assortments and special effect toners. Supports toner gap analysis activities.

Color Development Exposure: Gradually develops capability to work on all types of VR, CV, and Aerospace colors (solids, effects, and special colors) within the ASC Global Color Development Team in Bangalore, following set priorities.

Scripting & Digital Tools: Supports scripting activities for the iColor Design App under supervision. Works with color FD-related software tools, ensuring proper calibration and usage.

Testing & Measurements: Assists in spraying and measuring activities for Color Verification Tests (CVTs), K/S estimations, and spray-out projects.

Approvals: Gains responsibility for approving own level of formulas (solid colors), with senior support for complex or effect formulas.

Hands-on Work: Performs manual clear applications and spray gun cleaning as part of regular responsibilities.

Knowledge Development: Keeps pigment knowledge (MM pigments) up to date, while learning to interpret intermediate results from color measurements, formula calculations, and sprayed formulas.

Quality & Compliance: Takes responsibility for the accuracy of assigned formulas and adherence to the Color Quality Manual. Ensures use of calibrated tools, participates in calibration activities, and follows HSE regulations.

Collaboration: Works with other R&D teams (Product Development, Solutions, Applications) under supervision to contribute to customer solutions. Supports product setup, color trend activities, and training initiatives for junior color matchers.

Process & Efficiency: Handles assigned non-FD responsibilities to support smooth functioning of the color development process. Participates in workflow efficiency activities, such as monitoring stock, supporting timely calibration, and assisting with priority setting of work packages.

Continuous Improvement: Participates in continuous improvement initiatives, including standardization and optimization of color processes and data.

Safety: Adheres to 5S, BBS, and all site safety rules, contributing to a safe work environment.

Experience

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–4 years of prior experience in color development (mandatory).
• Education: B.E./B.Tech (Chemical) or M.Sc. (Chemistry).
• Certification: Minimum Colorist Candidate C certification (or higher).
  
  

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of color processes, with working experience in color software (CFDT, CDMS).
• Skilled in the efficient use of color measurement instruments (e.g., BYK-mac i).
• Hands-on experience in paints, coatings, and product lines.
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP, and other digital tools.
• Strong ability in work scheduling, planning, and time management.
  
  

Professional Competencies

• Proactive, pragmatic, and hands-on, with a positive attitude and strong sense of ownership.
• Quick learner, self-motivated, and passionate about achieving results on time.
• Results-oriented with the ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Skilled in multitasking, flexible in orientation, and able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Creative and innovative thinker, with an out-of-the-box approach to challenges.
  
  

Communication & Teamwork

• Strong communication skills in English (speaking and writing).
• Demonstrated ability to write professional emails, documents, and communicate effectively via phone and in person.
• Team player who collaborates effectively, contributes ideas, and respects diverse perspectives.
  
  

Compliance & Safety

• Fully complies with all safety, health, and environmental guidelines as per site and company standards.
  
  

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.