Colour technologists work for large manufacturing companies, making colourants (dyes and pigments) for a range of products such as clothing, paints, cosmetics and paper. They source new dyes and create suggested colour ranges.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates vary depending on:
Starting salaries are usually around £17,000 rising with experience to £22,000 and above. Supervisory positions can pay between £30,000 and £35,000.
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You need to have:
You need to be able to:
Once you are in a job, you may be able to do one or more of the courses run by the Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC). These are:
You might also continue your professional development through courses offered by the Textile Institute (TI).
The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Tel: 01223 432231
Website:
http://www.rsc.org/
Website (2):
http://www.rsc.org/careers/future/
Twitter:
@RoySocChem
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RoyalSocietyofChemistry
Society of Dyers and Colourists
Tel: 01274 725138
E-mail:
info@sdc.org.uk
Website:
http://www.sdc.org.uk/
Twitter:
@sdc_org_uk
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sdc.org.uk
Textile Institute
Tel: 0161 237 1188
E-mail:
tiihq@textileinst.org.uk
Website:
https://www.textileinstitute.org/
Twitter:
@textileinst
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheTextileInst
The Textile Institute is the chartered professional institute for the textile, clothing and footwear industries. Members can gain internationally recognised qualifications.