R&D- Colorist II

Company: Sherwin-Williams
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: July 5, 2025

Job Description:

The Colorist II, Color Formulating position is responsible for creating color match formulas and contributing to color development within the General Industrial Color Lab. This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays. Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships. At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you let's Create Your Possible At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable. Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process. • Understands color science principles and applies them to create color match formulas and contribute to color development work • High standard level in creating and matching color formulas, both solid and effect colors. • Optimizes color formulas for quality and cost • Accountable for contributing color solutions at industry professional level to projects of high level complexity, including tri-coats, pearls, and metallics. • Knows, operates and selects best suitable instrument / software choice for intended purpose. • Capable of complex software manipulations • Interprets color data and draws conclusions. Writes and issues technical reports of medium complexity • Functions under low to moderate level supervision • Occasional travel for color support and customer visits • External customer visits with field / sales personnel, either at the customer’s site or at Sherwin Williams. • Acts as knowledge resource within technical. Trains others. • Experience leading small teams and/or coaching others and member of interdisciplinary project teams. • Communicates with Color and R&D organization within division • Establish a timeline by required due date • Complies with and displays knowledge of all safety and security regulations and maintain a clean work area BASIC QUALIFICATION: • Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status). • Must be at least 18 years of age • Degree in Color Science plus 3 years of color match competency, defined as: Effect Colors’ formula development and styling proposals including special optical effects – or - HS Diploma plus 12 years of relevant industry experience as defined as Paint, Coatings, Surface preparations in a technical role, 8 years of those in Color development and color matching defined as above • Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis. • Proficient in MS Office Preferred: • Quality Management Systems • Color theory, ACS Color training; Color / Colorants technology, high performance pigments TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : 5% This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.

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