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HOI YAN CATHY NG

Vancouver, BC

Summary

Enthusiastic colorist with 7 years experience at ALDI Hong Kong and Carter's Global Sourcing Ltd. Skilled in utilizing color management software and PLM systems, alongside multilingual communication abilities, I excel in project coordination and providing technical support in design and quality assurance perspectives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Designer (Colour Specialist)

ALDI Hong Kong
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Develop and review Colour Quality Manual regularly and ensure suppliers follow the established approval timeline and process
  • Request and evaluate lab dips, strike-offs, bulks and optical release samples and ensure colour consistency across catergories
  • Manage and update core color standards and seasonal colour palette with design team, trend team and procurement team
  • Provide colour technical support to design, quality and procurement teams to ensure execution feasibility
  • Provide trainings and feedbacks to suppliers on regularly basis to improve colour accuracy and consistency

ASSISTANT COLORIST

Carter's Global Sourcing Ltd
07.2021 - 01.2024
  • Evaluate Lab-dips, Strike-Offs, Bulks and Shade Band based on established standards
  • Utilize spectrophotometer and SpectraVision to improve color accuracy and consistency
  • Established digital approval SOP for solid color using Archroma Color Communicator
  • Evaluate mill facilities and performance, onsite approval in offshore mills based in China, Vietnam and Thailand
  • Provide technical support on colors and work closely with mills, PDs and procurement team

COLOR COORDINATOR

Carter's Global Sourcing Ltd
07.2017 - 06.2021
  • Evaluate Bulks and Shade Bands
  • Entered data in PLM, generated reports, and produced tracking documents
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed

Education

Master of Arts - Fashion Merchandising

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
06-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion And Textile Technology

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
06-2017

Skills

  • Multilingual: Fluent in Cantonese, English, Mandarin and French (B1)
  • Textile coloration proficiency
  • Colour management software (Datacolor Spectrophotometer, SpectraVision, Archroma Color Communicator)
  • PLM (FlexPLM/ Centric PLM)
  • Color matching precision
  • Quality assurance
  • Design research and Color trend forecasting
  • Project coordination
  • Teamwork skills
  • Multitasking and organization

Additional Information

Eligible holder of Open Work Permit
Available on 10 MAR 2025

Timeline

Designer (Colour Specialist)

ALDI Hong Kong
02.2024 - 02.2025

ASSISTANT COLORIST

Carter's Global Sourcing Ltd
07.2021 - 01.2024

COLOR COORDINATOR

Carter's Global Sourcing Ltd
07.2017 - 06.2021

Master of Arts - Fashion Merchandising

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion And Textile Technology

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
HOI YAN CATHY NG