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:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and creative Production Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between design and execution, ensuring that creative concepts are flawlessly prepared for production across various media. This role demands a combination of technical precision, design skills, and the ability to handle tight deadlines.
This role typically reports to the Production Director, is based in our Buckhead office, and is on-site 4 days a week.

75%: Manage Enterprise Packaging Production

Responsible for product packaging production for all brands and channels
Collaborate and support development and innovative packaging solutions tailored to new brands, emerging technologies, diverse consumer segments, product lines, and international markets
Review product development calendar; create & distribute calendar for Creative teams with key packaging dates
Route packaging through internal approval process
Release packaging production ready files according to deadlines with focus on priorities
Collaborate with designers, art directors, and marketing teams to finalize designs for production
Prepare and optimize artwork files for print, digital, and other production channels
Review and proof designs for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with brand guidelines
Make revisions and adjustments to artwork as required, including resizing, formatting, or correcting colors
Manage pre-press processes, including color separations, print specifications, and liaising with vendors
Ensure all deliverables meet production standards and are submitted within deadlines

15%: Retail Production Support

Provide production support to in-store retail operations and creative retail teams, including file releases and other production-related tasks as required.
Support the creative team by troubleshooting production challenges and providing technical expertise.

10%: Retouching Production Support

Assist the Director of Production by providing production support to the retouching team and cross-functional partners, including managing special print and procurement projects.
Maintain and organize digital asset libraries and production files.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:
Must have:

2+ years in a graphic production role
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) and other design tools.
Strong understanding of production processes, including print and digital media
Keen eye for detail, with a focus on accuracy and consistency
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Familiarity with file preparation for offset printing, large format printing, and web formats
Knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout principles
Basic Project Management Skills

Preferred skills and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience working in an agency or in-house design environment

OUR TEAM MEMBERS:

Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values
Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environment
Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients
Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely
Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes

MAKE 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.