Assistant Designer

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Learn Design Process: Develop skills in silo sketching, understanding of garment construction, learn fabric library, fabrications, color balance and development
• Support in development of line: Build and maintain color palettes for the team, support in trend and market research, help to maintain line sheets, developing design cards, and responsible for editing product details throughout design review process that impact final execution of product commercialization
• Participate in Fit Process: Create and update design cards, participate in fittings with tech team, manage ongoing fit changes

Systems, Calendar & Processes

• Learn and master Illustrator: sketching silhouettes, filling bodies, building line sheets
• Learn and master current tools for design development: Miro, PLM, Vibe, etc.
• Learn and understand calendar: fulfill tasks in a timely manner, help to manage deliverables to hit deadlines
• Support team in meeting prep: print files, pull samples and swatches for creative reviews, market sample reviews, etc.

Collaboration & Communication

• Anticipate tasks, begin to solve independently, communicating closely with manager and team on progress and next steps
• Form relationships with key cross functional partners, participate and provide input in CFT meetings
• Follow guidelines, support Carter’s culture, acting in line with values & guiding principles
• React positively and adaptively to changes and challenging situations

Must Have

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Basic knowledge of garment construction, silhouettes, sewing techniques, fabrication and trims
• Possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong time management and creative problem-solving skills
• Exhibit inquisitiveness, excellent communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a creative, team-oriented and fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze and interpret market trends as it relates to our brands as demonstrated through a portfolio of professional work
• Strong sense of aesthetic and ability to interpret creative trends for the Carter’s brand
• Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management tool preferred

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel design or related field
• 0-3 years’ experience working in apparel design, children’s clothing preferred