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 Graphic Designer for Skip Hop will be instrumental in shaping captivating digital visual experiences that elevate our brand and engage our audiences across diverse platforms and channels.
This role will report into the Art Director and is based in our New York office in our hybrid work environment

90% Skip Hop Design and Execution of Retail and Wholesale

Translate creative briefs into original concepts and designs that align with overall business goals and objectives.
Uphold brand consistency and integrity across all touchpoints, reinforcing the Skip Hop brand identity and market position
Produce high quality digital designs across retail, wholesale, and social channels for a wide range of media, including our marketing website, emails, digital ads, social, digital catalogs and more.
Ensure on time deliverables for weekly campaigns, project routings, scheduling and posting of social assets
Responsible to manage multiple projects from kick-off to completion, within given creative parameters and demanding deadlines while seeking ways to improve processes and quality of overall output
Collaborate and brainstorm cross functionally with Copywriter and Art Director in the creation of brand creative
Present creative concepts in confident manner to senior leadership team on a weekly basis
Translate direction and feedback into design solutions

10%: Carter’s Wholesale Design and Execution

Lead and design the development of the New York Showroom in collaboration with cross-functional team members
Work with vendors to ensure print quality is up to our standards while meeting deadlines

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

2+ years of graphic design experience (retail a plus)
Strong design portfolio
Exceptional design sensibility, with a keen eye for composition, typography and color theory
Detail-oriented approach and a commitment to delivering flawless design experiences
Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail
Proficient in industry-standard software: Figma, Adobe creative (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Video editing software (a plus) Microsoft Office, Contentful (a plus) Mac OS
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate and present design concepts effectively
Familiarity with social media platforms and their design requirements

Preferred skills and experience:

Has a strong grasp of the creative concepting process (from idea to execution)
Understanding of design principles for Web, mobile, video, presentations, while keeping the user in mind
Develop strong relationships with cross functional team members (Brand, Production and Design) through communication and problem solving
Ability to translate a marketing brief and execute day-to-day requests
Self-motivated, organized, and accountable
Passion for pushing design boundaries and challenging the status quo to achieve the best results
Willingness to continuously learn and expand skills to stay relevant in the field
Able to find solutions that balance differing opinions and maintains project momentum
Experience in building strong, trusting relationships with team members and stakeholders
Comfortable sharing ideas and point of view in meetings
Compensation for this position ranges from $80,000 - $90,000 a year based on experience

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.