Carter's Inc.
Manager, Technical Design
Carter's Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30349
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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:This TD Manager is responsible for the accuracy and relevance of fit standards, processes and tools used by the Technical Design Team. This includes management of blocks and grades, process evolution, and skills development as well as continuously analyzing market trends that impact fit and sizing. In this role, the TD Manager will need to work across brands throughout the company to ensure alignment with brand definitions, consumer segments and products strategies. This role is based in our Buckhead corporate office in our hybrid work environment (4 days a week on-site)This position requires an advanced level of technical design, organizational and problem-solving skills. Project management experience is highly preferred as well.Duties include but are not limited to:Standards and Process Oversight - 65%Oversee technical design standards, process adherence, market trends, training and developmentBlock/Grade Management
Lead block/standards relevancy projectOversee maintenance and governance of blocks and grades in an ongoing stateCorrelate blocks and grades with brand & consumer definitions to ensure TD practices align with business strategiesApply fabric and performance knowledge to block, grades and fit libraries as appropriateProvide tools, processes and training necessary for Technical Design team to utilize blocks and standards as intended for fit consistency and workload efficiency
Technical Design Process Development and Adherence
Update and maintain end-to-end technical design processes to ensure design partnership, Technical Services partnership, tech pack consistency and workload efficiencyCorrelate technical design processes with brand & consumer definitions to ensure TD practices align with business strategiesEnsure Technical Design team is following processes and best practicesAssess and rate innovation opportunities related to process improvement
Market Trend
Identify and analyze market trends relevant to the brand and its competitorsResearch new trends from diverse sources i.e. tradeshows, social media, and other relative platformsGather market information and samples to inform design decisions and future product developmentAssist in the development of a market research toolkit and the processes for sharing with team members
TD Skills Development and Training
Develop assessment methodologies to support skills trainingCreate roadmap and coordinate training identified through assessments
Seasonal Tech Pack Development - 35%Oversee tech pack development for direct reports including tasks below:Cross-Functional Collaboration
Interpret design fit intention and apply market trend POVCost Engineering / Manufacturing knowledgeFabric knowledge and application
Tech Pack Development
Specification Development including Measurements and ConstructionCreative POV to execute fit consistency across sizes where applicableProvide constructions options for the right value equation of the productWorkload management and KPIs
Sample Review and Collaboration
Ensure design and fit intent execute as desired and to tech pack specificationsInfluence decisions to maintain fit integrity & manufacturing efficiency while supporting business needsLead fit sessions & discussions as needed, analyze fit and accurately communicate corrections of assigned product area
Establishing Technical Design Standards
Lead fit sessions & cross-functional discussions as needed for alignment on standards
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:Must have:Technical skills
Expert Understanding of Grading, and ASTM StandardsExpert Patternmaker Across Multiple Categories- Basics and FashionAdvanced Market Trend AwarenessExtensive Production Manufacturing/Construction KnowledgeFabric Knowledge- Fit to Fabric Performance Impacts
Leadership Skills
Internal and Cross-functional Leadership Relationship BuildingStrategic Cross-Functional Collaboration and Decision MakingExcellent Verbal and Written CommunicationMentoring, coaching, developing technical skills, assessing opportunity and developing growth planProactive Collaborative Problem SolvingAdaptive to Shifting Business StrategiesManagement of Process EvolutionConflict Management
Technology Skills
Extensive Data Analytics and InterpretationsSoftware Skills:
3D skills- CLO, Browzwear, OptitexGerber Accumark- 2DPLM SoftwareAdobe Suite Software, including Illustrator, Acrobat and PhotoshopMicrosoft 365 including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Education15+ Years Apparel Technical Design and Product Development + associate's degree- Related Field10 Years Apparel Technical Design and Product Development Experience + bachelor's degree - Related FieldMinimum 2-4 Years TD Manager or Sr. TD Experience - Multiple CategoriesOUR TEAM MEMBERS:Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company valuesCollaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environmentCustomer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clientsDrive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans preciselyCultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the "we’ve always done it this way" mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomesRecruit and Grow TalentMAKE A CAREER AT CARTER’S:Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.NOTE:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. 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.
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.
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All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.03
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:This TD Manager is responsible for the accuracy and relevance of fit standards, processes and tools used by the Technical Design Team. This includes management of blocks and grades, process evolution, and skills development as well as continuously analyzing market trends that impact fit and sizing. In this role, the TD Manager will need to work across brands throughout the company to ensure alignment with brand definitions, consumer segments and products strategies. This role is based in our Buckhead corporate office in our hybrid work environment (4 days a week on-site)This position requires an advanced level of technical design, organizational and problem-solving skills. Project management experience is highly preferred as well.Duties include but are not limited to:Standards and Process Oversight - 65%Oversee technical design standards, process adherence, market trends, training and developmentBlock/Grade Management
Lead block/standards relevancy projectOversee maintenance and governance of blocks and grades in an ongoing stateCorrelate blocks and grades with brand & consumer definitions to ensure TD practices align with business strategiesApply fabric and performance knowledge to block, grades and fit libraries as appropriateProvide tools, processes and training necessary for Technical Design team to utilize blocks and standards as intended for fit consistency and workload efficiency
Technical Design Process Development and Adherence
Update and maintain end-to-end technical design processes to ensure design partnership, Technical Services partnership, tech pack consistency and workload efficiencyCorrelate technical design processes with brand & consumer definitions to ensure TD practices align with business strategiesEnsure Technical Design team is following processes and best practicesAssess and rate innovation opportunities related to process improvement
Market Trend
Identify and analyze market trends relevant to the brand and its competitorsResearch new trends from diverse sources i.e. tradeshows, social media, and other relative platformsGather market information and samples to inform design decisions and future product developmentAssist in the development of a market research toolkit and the processes for sharing with team members
TD Skills Development and Training
Develop assessment methodologies to support skills trainingCreate roadmap and coordinate training identified through assessments
Seasonal Tech Pack Development - 35%Oversee tech pack development for direct reports including tasks below:Cross-Functional Collaboration
Interpret design fit intention and apply market trend POVCost Engineering / Manufacturing knowledgeFabric knowledge and application
Tech Pack Development
Specification Development including Measurements and ConstructionCreative POV to execute fit consistency across sizes where applicableProvide constructions options for the right value equation of the productWorkload management and KPIs
Sample Review and Collaboration
Ensure design and fit intent execute as desired and to tech pack specificationsInfluence decisions to maintain fit integrity & manufacturing efficiency while supporting business needsLead fit sessions & discussions as needed, analyze fit and accurately communicate corrections of assigned product area
Establishing Technical Design Standards
Lead fit sessions & cross-functional discussions as needed for alignment on standards
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:Must have:Technical skills
Expert Understanding of Grading, and ASTM StandardsExpert Patternmaker Across Multiple Categories- Basics and FashionAdvanced Market Trend AwarenessExtensive Production Manufacturing/Construction KnowledgeFabric Knowledge- Fit to Fabric Performance Impacts
Leadership Skills
Internal and Cross-functional Leadership Relationship BuildingStrategic Cross-Functional Collaboration and Decision MakingExcellent Verbal and Written CommunicationMentoring, coaching, developing technical skills, assessing opportunity and developing growth planProactive Collaborative Problem SolvingAdaptive to Shifting Business StrategiesManagement of Process EvolutionConflict Management
Technology Skills
Extensive Data Analytics and InterpretationsSoftware Skills:
3D skills- CLO, Browzwear, OptitexGerber Accumark- 2DPLM SoftwareAdobe Suite Software, including Illustrator, Acrobat and PhotoshopMicrosoft 365 including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Education15+ Years Apparel Technical Design and Product Development + associate's degree- Related Field10 Years Apparel Technical Design and Product Development Experience + bachelor's degree - Related FieldMinimum 2-4 Years TD Manager or Sr. TD Experience - Multiple CategoriesOUR TEAM MEMBERS:Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company valuesCollaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environmentCustomer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clientsDrive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans preciselyCultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the "we’ve always done it this way" mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomesRecruit and Grow TalentMAKE A CAREER AT CARTER’S:Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.NOTE:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. 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.
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.
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