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Carters Inc. · 4 months ago

Assistant Designer, June 2026 Executive Development Program

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children. The Assistant Designer role involves supporting the design process, participating in product line development, and researching creative concepts under the supervision of a Designer.

Apparel & Fashion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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 linesheets in illustrator, maintain fabric and trim details in miro, 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

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 printouts accordingly for presentation meetings

Independently design at least one program or a portion of a program with Supervisor’s mentorship

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

Qualification

Adobe IllustratorGarment construction knowledgeMiroProduct Lifecycle ManagementAnalytical skillsColor senseAesthetic abilityCommunicationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTime managementCreative problem-solvingTeam-oriented

Required

Must have a portfolio

Bachelor's degree

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0(3.2 GPA or higher strongly preferred)

Required to have graduated within 6 months of class start date

Must be able to start in the role full time by June 2026

BA or BFA

Preferred

Exhibits inquisitiveness

Excellent communication and analytical skills

Has basic knowledge of garment construction, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim

Possesses 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 supervisor's direction

Strong sense of color and aesthetic ability to interpret creative trends for the Carter's brand

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator

Working knowledge of Miro preferred

Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management tool preferred

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.

Company

Carters Inc.

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Carter’s, Inc.

Founded in 1865

Atlanta, Georgia, US

10001+ employees

http://www.carters.com

H1B Sponsorship

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