Carter’s, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh brands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. They are also sold through more than 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and online at www.carters.com, www.oshkosh.com, www.cartersoshkosh.ca, and www.carters.com.mx. The Company’s Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart, its Just One You brand is available at Target, and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon. The Company also owns Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carter’s is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information may be found at www.carters.com.
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30% Creative Concept
- Conduct frequent research in the marketplace for new & current trends through web, runway and in store venues.
- Work with concept, senior design team and merchandising team to create designs that are brand right for each delivery to meet the needs of merchandising team.
- Research and present design and creative concepts that demonstrate innovative, brand-right creative (silos, trim & details, color, print & graphic design direction to supervisor and peers)
- Prepare and request design and proto samples from Product Development & Sourcing team
- Design silhouettes: develop fabric and trims that are market and brand appropriate.
- Assemble creative and /or trend boards for internal presentations
40% Product line Development
- Sketch technical drawings in illustrator, communicate design intent, and update design cards or in systems
- Fill silhouettes with prints/art in Illustrator working line sheet, update printouts accordingly for presentation meetings
- Independently design at least two to three programs with Supervisor’s approval
- Build and maintain line sheets in Illustrator for presentation and buying needs.
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 Assistants and Interns on silhouette sketching in Illustrator, line sheet and PLM responsibilities
- Assist with new hire on boarding.
- Responsible for achieving calendar deadlines for all stages of design.
Required Experience:
- Exhibit inquisitiveness, excellent 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 sense of color and pattern
- Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool preferred
- Strong presentation skills
- BA or BFA required, preferably in apparel design
- 2-5 years of design experience (preferably in children’s apparel)
- Occasional travel required for inspirational shopping
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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.