PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION ASSOCIATE

Interviews may take place via video and candidates will be notified of this when scheduling interviews. Job Description Carter's, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. and sourcing partners to lead communication on sampling needs, Quality standards and development policies/procedures in a timely manner - Lead the product development process for a product category, or designated categories, within a Strategic Business Unit including the development and approval of new trims, art techniques, and new fabrications - Provide basic apparel costing insights for designated product categories; partner with Merchandising to understand customer needs, cost and margin goals, and also research low-cost execution options to uphold the integrity of the intended design - Provide benchmark styles and product cost targets to the sourcing teams when required - Maintain accurate and timely records within designated enterprise technology systems; utilize data to analyze and report style development status and production concerns - Communicate long lead time sample yardage needs from Design to the sourcing teams for successful sample delivery - Support Sales, Merchandising and Design by tracking and reporting Market & Sales Sample status - Attend sample review sessions to note design changes, identify development or quality concerns, and ensure revisions are clearly communicated to appropriate partners through summaries and/or enterprise technology systems (e.g., Product Lifecycle Management system) - Maintain Production Bill of Materials (BOMs) to meet the desired Design and Merchandising product aesthetics based on sample reviews and notes - When necessary order, track and review product development inbound submits and samples (color validations, art punches, strike offs , fits, size sets, PP samples, etc.) - Ability to lead special projects such as performing competitor/internal product aesthetics and cost analysis - Identify process improvements, document procedures and drive efficiencies and/or automation - Ability to anticipate potential customer needs (consumer, sales, merchandising, and design) and influence the decision making process Experience and Skills - Intermediate understanding of apparel design, fabric qualities, product costing, printing techniques, and merchandising and product development activities - Advanced grammar and communication skills; capable of interpreting and conveying international business concepts - Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) 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