Assistant Designer, Zella Women’s

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

29d•$60,500 - $96,000

About The Position

Nordstrom is seeking a fashion obsessed, motivated, detail-oriented, reliable team player to support the Zella women’s design team through the creative process.  Our ideal assistant designer candidate can follow creative direction, meet deadlines, is flexible, consistent, and inquisitive all while producing successful outcomes. A day in the life… Supports Designer / Snr Designer with all design functions for category(s) or brand(s) - including collab prep, sketching, coloring cads. Supports design leadership in office to build and curate all visual tools needed to support seasonal story telling for their team. Accountable for design tech pack creation and style production maintenance. This involves ability to manage a high level of complexity. Focuses on customer and continuously researches to understand customer, trends, and shifts in the competitive landscapes. Builds strong, synergistic relationships with all cross functional partners. Promote a culture of continuous improvement that pushes innovation and accelerates successful outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's or associate degree in design
0-2 years’ experience in design industry
Strong college portfolio and CV resume
Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently or as a team.
Proficiency in MS Office suite, Adobe CS and ability to hand-sketch.
Ability to quickly adapt to new technology and systems.
Ability to work independently or as a team.
Strong time management, follow through, and a desire to achieve meaningful results.

Responsibilities

Supports Designer / Snr Designer with all design functions for category(s) or brand(s) - including collab prep, sketching, coloring cads.
Supports design leadership in office to build and curate all visual tools needed to support seasonal story telling for their team.
Accountable for design tech pack creation and style production maintenance.
Focuses on customer and continuously researches to understand customer, trends, and shifts in the competitive landscapes.
Builds strong, synergistic relationships with all cross functional partners.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement that pushes innovation and accelerates successful outcomes.