Career
Carmichael is a forward or attacking midfielder. Queen of the South
lieutenant was announced on 30 April 2010 that Carmichael, who had been playing for East of Scotland League side Gretna 2008, would sign for Queen of the South on a two-year contract. This would take effect after the last game of Gretna"s season on 13 May 2010.
His league debut for Queens was the season opening 1–0 defeat away to Dundee.
His first league goal for Queens was in the home defeat the week after against Raith Rovers. In announcing his departure from the club on 2 June 2015 the club website stated he started 142 first team games and made 54 substitute appearances.
He scored 15 goals. Hibernian
On 2 June 2015, Carmichael signed a two-year deal with Hibernian.
His appearances were restricted during the early part of the 2015-2016 season due to an abdominal injury.