Technical Designer

Carters Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carters Inc. in Buckhead (Atlanta) is seeking an experienced Technical Designer to execute development activities and support fit execution across categories. This role reports to the Sr.

Technical Designer and is an individual contributor. You will create tech packs, support fit sessions, document fit comments, ensure specs and construction details are accurate, and communicate updates to cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years industry experience in apparel Technical Design.
• Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 4 years related experience in apparel Sourcing or Product Development.
• Intermediate understanding of apparel construction, grading, ASTM standards and patternmaking.

Responsibilities

• Execute tech pack creation using approved blocks, grade rules, and standards.
• Support fit sessions and document fit comments and revisions.
• Ensure all specs and construction details are accurate and complete.
• Communicate development updates to cross-functional partners.
• Track development progress against calendar milestones.
• Identify and elevate risks related to fit, construction, or timeline.
• Create and maintain 3D assets aligned to development needs.
• Support block application and consistency across styles.
• Assist in preparing styles for handoff to Production Technical Design.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years related apparel industry experience

Tools

CLO-3D

Browzwear

Optitex

Gerber Accumark

Illustrator

Job description

The Technical Designer role is an individual contributor position responsible for executing technical development activities and supporting fit execution across assigned categories. This role operates under the direction of the Sr. Technical Designer and ensures all development work aligns to established fit blocks, standards, and timelines. This role typically reports into the Sr Technical Designer or Tech Design Manager and is based in our Buckhead office.

Execute tech pack creation using approved blocks, grade rules, and standards

Support fit sessions and document fit comments and revisions

Ensure all specs and construction details are accurate and complete

Communicate development updates to cross-functional partners

Track development progress against calendar milestones

Identify and elevate risks related to fit, construction, or timeline

30%: Product & Process Enhancement:

• Create and maintain 3D assets (Clo or equivalent) aligned to development needs
• Support block application and consistency across styles
• Assist in preparing styles for handoff to Production Technical Design
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and documentation

We’d Love to hear from you if:

Must have:

• - 3 to 5 years industry experience in apparel Technical Design.
• - Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 4 years of additional industry experience directly related to apparel Sourcing or Product Development
• - Intermediate understanding of apparel construction, grading, ASTM standards and patternmaking.
• - Intermediate understanding of CLO-3D (preferred), Browzwear or Optitex,
• - Understanding of Gerber Accumark, and Illustrator.
• - Strong analytical and project management skills; ability to anticipate and proactively arrive at viable solutions
• - Demonstrate strong, consistent problem-solving abilities; results driving communication

Preferred skills and experience:

• -Ability to assist with special projects such as performing competitor/internal product aesthetics and cost analysis
• -Identify process improvements, document procedures and drive efficiencies and/or automation