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Assistant Designer, June Executive Development ProgramAtlanta, GADate Updated: August 29, 2019Job Level: Entry Level(less than 2 years)Job Type: Full-Time/RegularYears of Experience: Less than 1 YearTravel: Not SpecifiedLevel of Education: BA/BSPosition ID: 85329-292587Job DescriptionCarter's, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. They are also sold through more than 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and online at www.carters.com , www.oshkoshbgosh.com , and www.cartersoshkosh.ca . The Company's Just One You and Genuine Kids brands are available at Target, its Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart, and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon. The Company also owns Skip Hop , a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carter's is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information may be found at www.carters.com .50% 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
Learn the creative process as well as observing the design leaders in the day to day workings
Prepare and update InDesign linesheets accordingly and manage silhouette numbers
Assist with pre-production art (review prints, graphic scale & placements, validate color chips and line sheets/BOM with supervisor and own complete process for their portion of the line)
Participate in fit process and update design sketches based on feedback during fittings
Train Interns on silhouette sketching in Illustrator and line sheet/BOM responsibilities
Build and update color swatch palettes as needed for the team
Regularly communicate progress with cross functional partners
Responsible for editing all product details throughout design review process that impact final execution of product commercialization
30% Product line Development
Sketch technical drawings in illustrator, communicate design intent, and update silo matrix accordingly, with direction from supervisor
Fill silhouettes with prints/art in Illustrator working line sheet, update print-outs accordingly for presentation meetings
Independently design at least one program or a portion of a program with Supervisors mentorship
20% Creative Concept
Research and present design and creative concepts that demonstrate innovative, brand-right creative (silos, trim & details, color, print & graphic design direction to supervisor and peers)
Prepare and request design and proto samples from Product Development & Sourcing team
Assemble creative and /or trend boards for formal internal or external presentations and set up creative PDF files
Experience and Skills
Exhibit inquisitiveness, excellent communication and analytical skills as well as have basic knowledge of garment construction, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim
Possess strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
Strong time management and creative problem solving skills
Ability to work in a fast paced, creative, and team oriented environment
Ability to interpret supervisors direction
Strong sense of color and aesthetic ability to interpret creative trends for the carters brand
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management tool preferred
Experience working in childrens clothing preferred
Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (3.2 GPA or higher strongly preferred) at time of graduation
Graduation date must fall in or after December 2019
Must be able to start in the roll full-time by June 2020
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.Visit https://carters.submit4jobs.com/ today
