Assistant Designer, Baby

Carter's/OshKosh; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter’s Inc. in Atlanta seeks a junior apparel designer to support the design team through concept development, color planning, and line sheet creation. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure timely delivery of family apparel for babies and children.

The role emphasizes proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, garment construction knowledge, and strong organizational skills, with 0–3 years of experience preferred. Join a fast-paced, creative environment at Carter’s brands.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of garment construction, silhouettes, sewing techniques, fabrication and trims.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong time management and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a creative, team-oriented and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret market trends as it relates to our brands through a portfolio of work.
• Strong sense of aesthetic and ability to interpret trends for Carter’s brands.

Responsibilities

• Support design team in concept development and line planning.
• Create mood boards, color palettes, line sheets and design cards.
• Assist in fittings and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.
• Learn design processes, mastering Illustrator and PLM tools to support development.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Creative problem-solving

Portfolio interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel design or related field

Tools

Illustrator

Miro

PLM

Vibe

Job description

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:

50% Design Process

• Learn Design Process: Develop skills in silo sketching, understanding of garment construction, learn fabric library, fabrications, color balance and development

• Support in development of line: Build and maintain color palettes for the team, support in trend and market research, help to maintain line sheets, developing design cards, and responsible for editing product details throughout design review process that impact final execution of product commercialization

• Participate in Fit Process: Create and update design cards, participate in fittings with tech team, manage ongoing fit changes

30% Systems, calendar & processes

• Learn and master Illustrator: sketching silhouettes, filling bodies, building line sheets

• Learn and master current tools for design development: Miro, PLM, Vibe, etc.

• Learn and understand calendar: fulfill tasks in a timely manner, help to manage deliverables to hit deadlines

• Support team in meeting prep: print files, pull samples and swatches for creative reviews, market sample reviews, etc.

20% Collaboration & Communication

• Anticipate tasks, begin to solve independently, communicating closely with manager and team on progress and next steps

• Begin to form relationships with key cross functional partners, participate and provide input in CFT meetings

• Follow guidelines, support carter’s culture, acting in line with values & guiding principles

• React positively and adaptively to changes and challenging situations

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:

Must have:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

• Basic knowledge of garment construction, silhouettes, sewing techniques, fabrication and trims

• Possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong time management and creative problem-solving skills

• Exhibit inquisitiveness, excellent communication and analytical skills

• Ability to work in a creative, team-oriented and fast-paced environment

• Must have ability to analyze and interpret market trends as it relates to our brands as demonstrated through a portfolio of professional work

• Strong sense of aesthetic and ability to interpret creative trends for the Carter’s brand

• Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management tool preferred

Preferred skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel design or related field

• 0-3 years’ experience working in apparel design, children’s clothing preferred

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.