Technical Designer - Apparel & 3D Development

carters; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter’s Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Technical Designer to join our team. This role focuses on executing technical development and supporting fit across categories, reporting to Sr. Technical Designer, and working from our Buckhead office.

You will create tech packs, support fit sessions, ensure accurate specs, and help improve processes while collaborating with cross-functional partners. 3–5 years in apparel tech design is preferred, with CLO-3D or similar tools highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years industry experience in apparel Technical Design.
• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years related industry experience.
• Intermediate understanding of apparel construction, grading, ASTM standards and patternmaking.
• Effective communication skills.
• Intermediate CLO-3D (preferred), Browzwear or Optitex.
• Understanding of Gerber Accumark, and Illustrator.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong analytical and project management skills; ability to anticipate and proactively arrive at viable solutions

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 escalating risks related to fit, construction, or timeline
• 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

Skills

Apparel technical design

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

CLO-3D / Browzwear / Optitex

Gerber Accumark

Illustrator

Patternmaking

Grading

ASTM standards

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in apparel

4+ years related industry experience

Tools

CLO-3D

Browzwear

Optitex

Gerber Accumark

Illustrator

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

Carter’s Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Technical Designer to join our team. This role focuses on executing technical development and supporting fit across categories, reporting to Sr. Technical Designer, and working from our Buckhead office.

You will create tech packs, support fit sessions, ensure accurate specs, and help improve processes while collaborating with cross-functional partners. 3–5 years in apparel tech design is preferred, with CLO-3D or similar tools highly desirable.