About The Role

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%: Tech 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 escalate 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

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.
Effective communication skills
Intermediate understanding of CLO-3D (preferred), Browzwear or Optitex,
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

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

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.