Designer, Apparel - (Hybrid, Seattle)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We don’t just sell cutting‑edge fashion and accessories — we create them. Our talented fashion design team, the Nordstrom Product Group (NPG), develops, designs, produces, and sources all Nordstrom‑brand products. From traditional to trendy, this team shapes the styles and looks our customers love. And now, we have an exciting opportunity to join this team. As a Designer at Nordstrom, you will own the seasonal brand design, and you'll create products that exceed our customer expectations - making them feel good and look their best!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Design preferred
Minimum 5 years' experience in design industry
Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Adobe CS (required), MS Office suite and ability to hand-sketch.
Able to quickly adapt to new technology and systems
Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
Strong understanding of industry and trends within your assigned categories.

Responsibilities

Supports design leadership in building Seasonal Brand Design Direction for their area of responsibility.
Customer centric – continuous research to understand customer, trends, and shifts in the competitive landscape.
Owns concept & design for their assignment – ensuring it supports Brand Design Direction, Concept, and line plan needs.
Research materials, select fabric and trims & work closely with our print team to bring all elements of textile application to life.
Partners with design leadership to color the line.
Supports design leadership to build and curate all visual tools needed to support seasonal story telling for their assignment / team.
Builds strong, synergistic relationships with all cross functional partners.
Promotes a culture of continuous improvement that pushes innovation and accelerates expected outcomes.