Assistant Print Designer, January 2023 Executive Development Program
Carter’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.oshkosh.com, www.cartersoshkosh.ca, and www.carters.com.mx. The Company’s Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart, its Just One You brand is available at Target, 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.
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Essential Job Functions:
Creative Development - 60%:
- Create unique and emotional art that is brand appropriate and capable of being manufactured, with direction from manager as needed.
- Develop gender and age specific art that displays originality in print/pattern
- Research trend to bring newness and fresh ideas to concept
- Work with manager and team to understand feedback and edit designs appropriately
Process & Calendar - 20%:
- Work efficiently to meet deadlines and follow through on all projects
- Follow and support all established procedures within Art Department
Cross Functional Meetings & Collaboration - 15%:
- Attend hindsight and sample review meetings to gain insight on selling and production capabilities
- Work with Graphics, Design and Merchandising teams to develop cohesive line point of view
Secondary Functions
- Accuracy in executing paperwork and art procedures
- Communicate all updates with management and follow through with team
- Basic knowledge of legal process as it relates to creative
Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements
- Possess strong working knowledge of Illustrator & Photoshop, basic color and layout skills as demonstrated through a portfolio of work
- Basic knowledge of color and trends, with the ability to apply that to art
- Basic understanding of techniques and materials for fabric printing
- Possess strong communication skills, display a high level of professionalism with team members, and positive attitude
- Display organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task and remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
Prior Work Experience and Educational Requirements
- Degree in Illustration, Fabric/Textile Design, or related field required
- Internship in Apparel Graphics or CAD Design preferred
- Must submit a portfolio with application
- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (3.2 GPA or higher strongly preferred) at time of graduation
- Required to have graduated within 6 months of class start date
- Must be able to start in the role full-time by January 2023