Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:
This role typical reports into a Designer and is based in our Buckhead office in our in-office work environment (4 days/week in-office).

50% Design Process & Communication

Support facilitation for all aspects of design: from initial concept to final development of product
Assist manager/ Just One You team with technical tasks
Participate in all aspects of daily follow up with internal business partner, i.e. email communication and meetings
Learn the creative process as well as observing the design leaders in the day to day workings
Prepare and update Illustrator line sheets accordingly, manage silhouette numbers, update line sheets in Miro, update PLM as needed
Assist with pre-production art (review prints, graphic scale & placements, validate color chips and line sheets/BOM with supervisor and own complete process for their portion of the line)
Participate in fit process and update design sketches based on feedback during fittings
Train Interns on silhouette sketching in Illustrator and line sheet/BOM responsibilities
Build and update color swatch palettes as needed for the team
Regularly communicate progress with cross functional partners
Responsible for editing all product details throughout design review process that impact final execution of product commercialization

30% Product line Development

Sketch technical drawings in illustrator, communicate design intent, and update design cards accordingly, with direction from supervisor
Fill silhouettes with prints/art in Illustrator working line sheet, update print-outs accordingly for presentation meetings
Independently design at least one program or a portion of a program with Supervisor’s mentorship

20% Creative Concept

Research and present design and creative concepts that demonstrate innovative, brand-right creative (silos, trim & details, color, print & graphic design direction to supervisor and peers)
Prepare and request design and proto samples from Product Development & Sourcing team

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:
Must have:

Has basic knowledge of garment construction, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim
Strong sense of color and aesthetic ability to interpret creative trends for the Carter’s brand
Possesses strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
Must have a portfolio
BA or BFA

Preferred skills and experience:

Exhibits inquisitiveness
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Strong time management and creative problem solving skills
Ability to work in a fast paced, creative, and team oriented environment
Ability to interpret supervisor’s direction
Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management tool preferred

OUR TEAM MEMBERS:

Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values
Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environment
Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients
Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely
Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes

MAKE A CAREER AT CARTER’S:
Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.