Technical Designer

Carters Inc. • Atlanta, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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, SkipHop 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: The Technical Designer role is an individual contributor position responsible creating development tech packs, ensuring accuracy for assigned categories while managing business calendar deadlines. This role typically reports into the Sr Technical Designer or Tech Design Manager and is based in our Buckhead office. 70%: Development Process: - Manage tech pack creation utilizing blocks, grade rules and technical design standards. - Daily communication with internal teams (Design, Global Tech Design, PDC, etc.) to lead developmentand design aesthetic & fit intention. - Provide construction options that balance quality and cost. - Implement established standards within internal teams. - Attend sample review sessions to note design changes, identify development, cost or quality concerns, and ensure revisions are clearly communicated to appropriate partners through clear communicationand/or enterprise technology systems (e.g., PLM). - Interpret consumer insights & return data to present proposed updates to improve fit. 30%: Product & Process Enhancement: - Create digital prototypes from 2D patterns while simulating fabric, drape, stretch and fit. - Build 3D assets utilizing CLO-3D and adjust digital patterns. - Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Product Development (PD) and Time & Action (T&A/production/Impact Management) calendars; monitor seasonal progress and ensure that deadlines are met and partner with appropriate teams to expedite as needed. WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF: Must have: - 3 to 5 years industry experience in apparel Technical Design. - Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 4 years of additional industry experience directly related to apparel Sourcing or Product Development - Intermediate understanding of apparel construction, grading, ASTM standards and patternmaking. - Advanced grammar and communication skills; capable of interpreting and conveying international business concepts. - Intermediate understanding of CLO-3D (preferred), Browzwear or Optitex, Gerber Accumark, and Illustrator. - Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) - Strong analytical and project management skills; ability to anticipate and proactively arrive at viable solutions - Demonstrate strong, consistent problem-solving abilities; results driving communication - Ability to lift small parcels weighing up to 30 lbs. Preferred skills and experience: - Professional conduct and communication with matrix-based organizations and global teams - Ability to assist with special projects such as performing competitor/internal product aesthetics and cost analysis - Identify process improvements, document procedures and drive efficiencies and/or automation 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. We’ve become an industry leader by providing quality – from the clothing we sell to the careers we offer our team. Shared values have paved the way to our success. We nurture inclusive work environments for everyone. We invest in our teams with training and development programs to help them build their skills. We succeed together; everyone is welcome to grow in many ways. We’ve kept our close-knit warmth since our founding. You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues who often become fast, lifelong friends while making new connections and sharing memorable experiences. Caring, teamwork, flexibility, and growth are what make us different. What’s not to love?

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years industry experience in apparel Technical Design.
• Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 4 years of additional industry experience directly related to apparel Sourcing or Product Development
• Intermediate understanding of apparel construction, grading, ASTM standards and patternmaking.
• Advanced grammar and communication skills; capable of interpreting and conveying international business concepts.
• Intermediate understanding of CLO-3D (preferred), Browzwear or Optitex, Gerber Accumark, and Illustrator.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong analytical and project management skills; ability to anticipate and proactively arrive at viable solutions
• Demonstrate strong, consistent problem-solving abilities; results driving communication
• Ability to lift small parcels weighing up to 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Professional conduct and communication with matrix-based organizations and global teams
• Ability to assist with special projects such as performing competitor/internal product aesthetics and cost analysis
• Identify process improvements, document procedures and drive efficiencies and/or automation

Responsibilities

• Manage tech pack creation utilizing blocks, grade rules and technical design standards.
• Daily communication with internal teams (Design, Global Tech Design, PDC, etc.) to lead developmentand design aesthetic & fit intention.
• Provide construction options that balance quality and cost.
• Implement established standards within internal teams.
• Attend sample review sessions to note design changes, identify development, cost or quality concerns, and ensure revisions are clearly communicated to appropriate partners through clear communicationand/or enterprise technology systems (e.g., PLM).
• Interpret consumer insights & return data to present proposed updates to improve fit.
• Create digital prototypes from 2D patterns while simulating fabric, drape, stretch and fit.
• Build 3D assets utilizing CLO-3D and adjust digital patterns.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Product Development (PD) and Time & Action (T&A/production/Impact Management) calendars; monitor seasonal progress and ensure that deadlines are met and partner with appropriate teams to expedite as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level