What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Specialist position at The William Carter Company?
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.
