Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) - Assistant Technical Designer, Rack Women's Apparel - Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom • Seattle, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Assistant Technical Designer at Nordstrom, you will assist the Technical Design team in the creation of Nordstrom Brand product within your assigned categories, ensuring product meets design and fit intent, and align with the Brand DNA. Everything we do revolves around creating products that make our customers feel good and look their best. If you have technical design experience, are detail-oriented, obsessed with apparel development and committed to providing outstanding customer service this could be the job for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern Making or equivalent industry experience
• 1+ years of experience in Technical Design, preferably within Women's apparel.
• Organization and time management skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal skills, including clear, effective written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management Software, preferred
• Exposure to 3D apparel development preferred – Browzwear, CLO, Optitex
• Exposure to 2D pattern software preferred – Gerber Accumark, Optitex

Responsibilities

• Assist Technical Design Team to develop clear, concise Tech Packs to include measurement worksheet and construction images to align with Design intent and Brand DNA
• Assist in evaluating samples to ensure product specifications, quality and construction standards are executed
• Measure samples
• Support Technical Design Team and participate in fit sessions as needed
• Support Technical Design Team to meet calendar milestones and due dates
• Support internal teams to maintain sample organization throughout development and production lifecycle
• Assist in special projects as directed

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental
• Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
• 401k
• medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
• PTO accruals
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees