Airbrush Artist/Color Matcher-Leather Department

Company: Arrow Leathercare, a 110-year-old nationally known business, is a leader in the leather garment and handbag care industry. We are a dedicated team that works together to deliver the highest quality color restoration and repair services to our customers. Our success is built on a foundation of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a highly-skilled and meticulous Air Brush / Color Matcher to join our leather department. This is a hands-on, production-focused role centered on the art and science of color restoration for leather garments and handbags. The ideal candidate will possess a natural, exceptional eye for color and an understanding of how to achieve perfect visual matches in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expert Visual Color Matching: Meticulously analyze and match the existing color of leather items, accounting for variations in material, texture, fading, and patina. This is not just about identifying a color, but about understanding its undertones and how it will appear under different lighting conditions.
• Precision Air Brush Application: Use an airbrush to apply custom-mixed dyes and pigments with a steady hand and excellent hand-eye coordination to achieve seamless color restoration and blending.
• Dye and Pigment Mixing: Precisely measure and mix pigments to create custom color formulas for each unique item. Test and adjust the mixture on inconspicuous areas of the leather to ensure a perfect match.
• Quality Control: Complete tasks with little to no supervision, ensuring the final result meets Arrow Leathercare's high standards for color accuracy and finish.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively as a team player, from initial analysis to final inspection, to ensure a smooth production workflow and a high-quality finished product.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Exceptional Eye for Color: A proven, innate ability to distinguish subtle color variations and undertones. Prior experience in visual color matching is a significant plus.
• Physical Dexterity: Must have a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination, and the ability to stand and bend at the waist for long periods of time.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to analyze a color discrepancy and methodically adjust the formula to correct it.
• Independence and Reliability: Must be able to complete tasks efficiently and accurately with little or no supervision.
• Team Player: Enjoy working in a very fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous training or experience in fields that require visual color matching, such as body shop painting, silk screening, or basic textiles.
• Familiarity with computer data entry.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• air brushing : 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kansas City, MO 64109 (Required)

Work Location: In person