Senior Art Manager, Just One You (Target)

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:
Manage Creative Development of two brands or SBU’s  65%:

• Drives creative for original, innovative prints, and graphics for production in multiple apparel categories and age ranges, primarily baby and toddler 
• Collaborate with leader to set a vision that drives innovation, that is brand right and on trend for print/graphics and translates creative direction to inspire team
• Lead innovation with print and graphic creation for two brands or SBU(s); be main point person for art leader
• Strong use of illustration, color, layout, repeats, and versatile techniques 
• Create some brand and trend appropriate print/graphics as individual contributor for team while managing artists
• Present key trends each season for prints and graphics in collaboration with design leaders through concept presentations and through seasonal creative playbooks

Process, Calendar, and Cross Functional Collaboration 35%:

• Active participant in art and cross-functional team meetings to represent creative art teams for specified brands and SBU’s 
• Manage calendar expectations, partnering with cross-functional partners to mutually reach deadlines that may be tight and overlapping
• Effectively juggle & coordinate multiple priorities & competing demands for two brands or SBU’s
• Ensure on-time completion of print and graphic art and production paperwork 
• Monitor accuracy on paperwork & implement best business practices for both Creative and Production artists
• Develop strong working relationships with cross functional team members
• Proactively reaches out and collaborates with cross-functional partners throughout the product development cycle and acts as an influencer and role model to others
• Manages and develops 3+ direct reports 

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:
Must have:

• Strong creative leadership skills able to inspire and encourage their team to reach creative output and meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task and remain focused in a fast-paced environment. 
• Work creatively, accurately and efficiently, in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
• Possess strong working knowledge of Illustrator & Photoshop 
• Manufacturing knowledge of graphics screen prints, rotary prints, embroidery, appliqué and trims
• Display strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred skills and experience:

• 10+ years industry experience
• Art or design degree preferred

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, 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.