A professional who mixes pigments or color concentrate to formulate coloring solutions used in dyeing leather or coated fabrics. Respnsibilities include:

• Compares sample of desired color with standard color specifications to determine pigments required.
• Weighs and mixes pigments or concentrate with thinning and drying solutions until mixture matches sample.
• Dyes piece of leather or coated fabric and compares it with sample to verify color.
• May examine color of dispersed pigment, using color-checking lamps.
• May weigh, add, and mix ingredients to correct color discrepancy.
• Records specifications necessary to produce desired color.