Associate Technical Designer

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, 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 Carter's.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

If you love collaborating and bringing apparel concepts to life, then this Associate Technical Design opportunity might be right for you! The Associate Technical Designer plays an important role in supporting the development of a specific category while staying aligned with business calendar deadlines. Guided by experienced leadership, this position offers the

opportunity to learn, grow, and refine your skills under the mentorship of TD leadership. This role typically reports to the Sr Technical

Designer in our Atlanta, GA corporate offices.

Technical Product Development (60%)

- Develop and maintain detailed tech packs to guide product execution.

- Apply basic knowledge of grading, patternmaking, and construction methods to ensure product quality and price/value alignment.

- Manage deliverables proactively under the mentorship of leadership.

- Utilize a foundational understanding of fabrics and ensure proper application based on product needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Trend Alignment (25%)

- Partner with cross-functional teams (design, production, and sourcing) to align on fit and construction.

- Stay informed on market trends and interpret how they support seasonal strategies and brand vision.

- Understand and translate design fit intentions into actionable solutions within the assigned product category.

Sample and Fit Analysis (15%)

- Review samples to ensure products align with tech specifications and fit expectations.

- Actively participate in fit sessions, providing clear and actionable feedback to influence decisions on fit integrity, manufacturing efficiency, and business goals.

- Accurately document and communicate correction requirements for the assigned product category.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:

Must have:

- 2+ Years Apparel Technical Design and Product Development Experience, Bachelor's degree

- Related Field or 4+ Years Apparel Technical Design and Product Development Experience, Associate Degree

- Related Field - Basic understanding of grading, patternmaking and market trends

- Garment construction, fabric knowledge and general understanding of Fit to Fabric Performance

- Adobe Suite Software, including Illustrator, Acrobat and Photoshop

- Microsoft 365 including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Preferred skills and experience:

- Excellent verbal and written communication

- Problem solving and adaptive to shifting business priorities

- Gerber Accumark 2D or equivalent patternmaking technology

- PLM Software - Experience with 3D (CLO, Browzwear, Optitex

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 "we’ve always done it this way" mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes

MAKE A CAREER AT CARTER’S:

- Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s 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.

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.