Serving the needs of all families with young childrenCarters Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children encompassing Carters OshKosh Bgosh 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 Carters.
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We are looking for a detail-oriented and creativeProductionDesignerto join our team. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between design and execution ensuring that creative concepts aretranslated into production-ready artwork that aligns with brand standards.This role demands a combination of technical precision design skills and the ability to handle tight deadlines.
This role typicallyreportstotheCreative Ops Manageris based in ourBuckhead office and is on-site 4 days a week.
Transform creative concepts and brand style guides intoretailproduction-ready artwork ensuring brand consistency across all deliverables.
Adapt and resize creative assets for multiple formats includingin-storeandprintapplications
Collaborate with designers art directors and creative teams tomaintainthe visual quality and integrity
of all projects
Problem-solve design challenges related to production constraints such as layout adjustments or asset limitations
Maintain high attention to detail for typography color composition and imagery across all formats
Support the creative team in refining visual assets and ensuring smooth production workflows
Build and prepare mock-ups proofs and renderings for review
Submit retouching requests for projects andassistwith trafficking assets to ensuretimelydelivery and alignment with creative priorities
Maintain organized documentation and production templates
Ensure all deliverables meet production standards and aresubmittedwithin deadlines
Partner with Creative Ops Managertravelingto support new store openings and store closures including preparing and organizing materials for installation or removal
Participate in project hand-offs and sprint planning sessions to understand requirements timelines and deliverables
Provide technicalexpertiseon production best practices to support creative teams and cross-functional partners
3years prior experience in production
Strong designskills with a keen eye for visual aestheticsaccuracyand consistency
Strong understanding of production processes including print and digital media
Proficiencyin Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign etc.) and other design tools
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adapt designs for multiple formats whilemaintainingbrand standards
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Proficiencywith file preparation for offset printing large format printing and web formats
Knowledge of typography color theory and layout principles
Bachelors degree in Graphic Design Fine Arts or a related field or equivalent experience
Strong knowledgeof pre-press color separations and vendor production specification
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Career Development:Success starts from within and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance yourcareerevolution. From Carters University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more we encourage you toutilizethese tools to elevate your professional prowess.
NOTE: Thisjobdescription 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 thejob 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.
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