Associate Technical Designer

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Associate Technical Designer role is an individual contributor position responsible for supporting the development of a specific product category while staying aligned with business calendar deadlines. Guided by experienced leadership, the position offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and refine your skills under the mentorship of Technical Design leadership and is based in our Buckhead office.

• Develop and maintain detailed tech packs to guide product execution.
• Apply basic knowledge of grading, pattern making, and construction methods to ensure product quality and price/value alignment.
• Manage deliverables proactively under the mentorship of leadership.
• Utilize a foundational understanding of fabrics and ensure proper application based on product needs.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (design, production, and sourcing) to align on fit and construction.
• Stay informed on market trends and interpret how they support seasonal strategies and brand vision.
• Understand and translate design fit intentions into actionable solutions within the assigned product category.

• Review samples to ensure products align with tech specifications and fit expectations.
• Participate in fit sessions, providing clear and actionable feedback to influence decisions on fit integrity, manufacturing efficiency, and business goals.
• Accurately document and communicate correction requirements for the assigned product category.

• 2+ years industry experience in apparel Technical Design.
• or 4+ Years Apparel Technical Design and Product Development Experience, associate degree – Related Field.
• Basic understanding of grading, pattern making, and market trends.
• Garment construction, fabric knowledge and general understanding of Fit to Fabric Performance.
• Adobe Suite Software, including Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop.
• Microsoft 365 including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Problem solving and adaptive to shifting business priorities.
• Gerber Accumark 2D or equivalent pattern making technology.
• PLM Software.
• Experience with 3D (CLO, Browzwear, Optitex-).

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.