Company Overview

Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry SC previously known as Kadisco Chemical Industry Plc is a privately owned company located in Addis Ababa in the Akaki Kality Industrial Zone area. Kadisco is a company that traces its origins back from a small automotive parts dealership that was operating in one of the busy streets of Addis Ababa back in late 60’s. During the period until 1975 it had the opportunity to act as the sole distributor for Sadoline Paints. In 1979 it was registered as the sole company to manufacture adhesives and glue. By stages, the company developed into a diversified paint manufacturer.

In February 2015, Asian Paints Ltd and Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry SC formed a joint venture for business in Ethiopia and came to be known as Kadisco Asian paints. Asian Paints is India’s leading paint company and Asia’s second largest, with a group turnover of USD 2.7 billion. The group has an enviable reputation in the corporate world for professionalism, fast track growth, and building shareholder equity. Asian Paints operates in 19 countries and has 26 paint manufacturing facilities in the world servicing consumers in over 65 countries. 

Today the company produces a full range of paints for the construction, industrial and automotive sectors. It also produces wood and concrete lacquers as well as adhesives for the wood and leather industry.

Position Summary

The color consultant is responsible for providing color consulting services to clients, helping them select the suitable colors for their product or project. He/ She will work closely with clients to understand their vision, brand identity, and design goals, and will use their expertise to create personalized color palettes that meet their needs.

Reporting to: Marketing and Activation Manager

Functional Relationships: Operations Manager and Sales Team

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand their vision, brand identity, and design goals.

• Analyze current branding and marketing materials to identify color palette opportunities and challenges.

• Develop personalized color palettes that align with clients' goals and visions.

• Provide color recommendations for interior and exterior designs, packaging, and other marketing materials.

• Create color boards and presentations to communicate color palettes to clients.

• Work closely with clients to ensure that color palettes are implemented correctly across all marketing materials.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest color trends and design best practices.

• Collaborate with designers, marketers, and other stakeholders to ensure that color palettes align with overall brand strategy.

• Provide exceptional customer service and support throughout the consulting process.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design, Civil Engineering or any other related field from a recognized University

• Proven experience in color consulting or a related field, experience in interior design and marketing is a plus.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft computer applications like MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent color theory knowledge

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience in working with a variety of industries and brands

• Strong understanding of branding and marketing principles

• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment with clients remotely and in-person

• Should have good command in English (Oral and written)

Technical Competencies 

• Color theory

• Color pallets knowledge

• Color matching techniques

• Design and simulation software’s knowledge

• Competitor knowledge

• Color compression algorithm

• Order Management

Behavioral Competencies 

• Communication

• Creativity

• Attention to Detail 

• Collaboration

• Time Management

• Adaptability

• Problem Solving

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and only complete applications will be considered. In the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, 

we reserve the right to appoint them before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest possible time. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates. 

Application Instructions

Candidates are requested to submit their updated resume and cover letter to open.vacancy@kadiscopaint.com. Please mention the job title “Application - Color Consultant” in the subject line of the email.