ASSISTANT GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Carter's, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. 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, and www.cartersoshkosh.ca. The Company also owns Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. 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 - 10%: 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 Production Development – 10% Assist Production Art team in creating production-ready files to send for art development Accurately revise, save, and publish graphics as they are updated 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 Experience and Skills 0-3 years industry experience Degree in Illustration, Fabric/Textiles, Graphic Design or related field Internship in Apparel Graphics or CAD Design preferred 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.