AssociateTechnicalDesigner

**Serving the needs of all families with young children,** Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's. **HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:** The Associate Technical Designer role is an individual contributor position responsible to support the development of a specific category while staying aligned with business calendar deadlines. Guided by experienced leadership, this 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. **60%: Technical Product Development:** \- Develop and maintain detailed tech packs to guide product execution \- Apply basic knowledge of grading, patternmaking, 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 **25%: Cross-Functional Collaboration + Trend Alignment:** \- 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 **15%: Sample + Fit Analysis:** \- 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 requir