Associate 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, Osh

Kosh 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: Associate Designer will support the development of seasonal collections by translating trends and brand direction into fresh, market-ready designs. 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 Supervisor’s 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 review’s 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 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 maintain