Technical Designer-Apparel

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 Technical Designer role is an individual contributor position responsible for executing technical development activities and supporting fit execution across assigned categories. This role operates under the direction of the Sr. Technical Designer and ensures all development work aligns to established fit blocks, standards, and timelines. This role typically reports into the Sr Technical Designer or Tech Design Manager and is based in our Buckhead office.

70%: Development Process

Execute tech pack creation using approved blocks, grade rules, and standards

Support fit sessions and document fit comments and revisions

Ensure all specs and construction details are accurate and complete

Communicate development updates to cross-functional partners

Track development progress against calendar milestones

Identify and elevate risks related to fit, construction, or timeline

30%: Product & Process Enhancement

Create and maintain 3D assets (Clo or equivalent) aligned to development needs

Support block application and consistency across styles

Assist in preparing styles for handoff to Production Technical Design

Contribute to process improvement initiatives and documentation

We’d Love to hear from you if: (Requirements section)
Must have

3 to 5 years industry experience in apparel Technical Design.

Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 4 years of additional industry experience directly related to apparel Sourcing or Product Development

Intermediate understanding of apparel construction, grading, ASTM standards and patternmaking.

Professional conduct and communication with matrix-based organizations and global teams

Intermediate understanding of CLO-3D (preferred), Browzwear or Optitex

Intermediate understanding of Gerber Accumark, and Illustrator.

Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Strong analytical and project management skills; ability to anticipate and proactively arrive at viable solutions

Demonstrate strong, consistent problem‑solving abilities; results‑driving communication

Ability to lift small parcels weighing up to 30 lbs.

Preferred skills and experience

Ability to assist with special projects such as performing competitor/internal product aesthetics and cost analysis

Identify process improvements, document procedures and drive efficiencies and/or automation

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