Associate Designer

Carter's Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter's Inc. is seeking a talented apparel designer to contribute to seasonal design direction across babies and young children brands.

You will collaborate with design and merchandising teams to create brand-right silhouettes, prints, and line sheets, while communicating design intent and maintaining product details throughout the development process. You should bring 2–5 years of design experience in children's apparel, familiarity with PLM tools, and strong Adobe Illustrator skills on a Mac.

Qualifications

• Exhibit inquisitiveness and strong communication and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and design details.
• Proficiency with Mac and Adobe Illustrator is essential.

Responsibilities

• Present new ideas with brand-right creative direction.
• Collaborate with design and merchandising teams to create seasonal designs.
• Design silhouettes, fabrics, washes and trims that fit brand and season.
• Develop line sheets and communicate design intent across teams.
• Support all aspects of design from concept to final development.

Skills

Inquisitiveness

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

BA or BFA in apparel design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM tool

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:

40% Product line Development

• Present new ideas that demonstrate innovative, brand-right creative (silos, trim & details, color, print & graphic design direction to supervisor and peers)
• Collaborating with our design team and merchandising teams to create designs that are brand right seasonally.
• Independently design assigned groups with Supervisor's approval
• Fill silhouettes with prints/art in Illustrator working line sheet, update printouts accordingly for presentation meetings
• Sketch technical drawings in illustrator, communicate design intent, and update design cards
• Build and maintain line sheets in Illustrator for presentation and buying needs.
• Own Design details and communication throughout the sample review's 30%

30% Creative Concept

• Researching our customer and the relevant trends, fabrications, prints and pattern for upcoming seasons.
• Prepare and request design and proto samples from Product Development Team
• Design silhouettes: develop fabric, washes, dry finishes, repairs and trims that are market and brand appropriate.
• Assemble creative and /or trend boards for internal presentations

30% Design Process & Communication

• Support facilitation for all aspects of design: from initial concept to final development of product
• Participate in all aspects of daily follow up with internal business partner, i.e. email communication and meetings
• Responsible for maintaining all product details throughout design review process that impact final execution of product commercialization; communicate changes with tech, merchant, sourcing and production teams.
• Participate in fittings with senior design team and make updates accordingly.
• Train Interns & EDP's on silhouette sketching in Illustrator, line sheet and PLM responsibilities
• Assist with new hire onboarding.
• Responsible for achieving calendar deadlines for all stages of design.

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:

• Must have: Exhibit inquisitiveness, strong communication and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim development
• Possess strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Strong time management and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, creative, and team-oriented environment
• Must have ability to analyze and interpret market trends as it relates to our brands as demonstrated through a portfolio of professional work
• Exceptional Mac skills: Adobe Illustrator, Design, etc.
• Strong presentation skills

Preferred skills and experience:

• BA or BFA required, preferably in apparel design
• 2-5 years of design experience (preferably in children's apparel)
• Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool

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 is 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.

We've become an industry leader by providing quality - from the clothing we sell to the careers we offer our team. Shared values have paved the way to our success. We nurture inclusive work environments for everyone. We invest in our teams with training and development programs to help them build their skills. We succeed together; everyone is welcome to grow in many ways. We've kept our close-knit warmth since our founding. You'll have the opportunity to work with colleagues who often become fast, lifelong friends while making new connections and sharing memorable experiences. Caring, teamwork, flexibility, and growth are what make us different. What's not to love?