Associate Designer

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.

HOW YOULL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Associate Designer will support the development of seasonal collections by translating trends and brand direction into fresh market-ready designs.

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

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 Supervisors 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 reviews

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 & EDPs 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.

WED 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 childrens apparel)
• Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool

OUR TEAM MEMBERS:

• Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values
• Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation trust and thrive in a consensus driven environment
• Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients
• Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely
• Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the weve always done it this way mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes

MAKE A CAREER AT CARTERS:
Career Development: Success starts from within and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carters 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.