Designer, Tween Active Apparel

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 the design industry, ideally with experience in activewear, kidswear, tween, or youth-focused apparel.
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 the tween activewear category—balancing trend, performance needs, and tween‑friendly aesthetics.
Customer‑centric approach: Conducts ongoing research into tween behavior, preferences, activities, and emerging youth culture trends, along with competitive market shifts in activewear.
Owns concept and design for assigned product categories, ensuring alignment with brand direction, seasonal concepts, functionality needs, and the line plan.
Researches and selects performance materials, active trims, novelty details, and fabric technologies suited for tween comfort and movement; works closely with the print team to bring playful, energetic, and age‑appropriate graphics to life.
Partners with leadership to develop seasonal color palettes, ensuring they resonate with the tween customer and trend forecasts.
Supports design leadership in creating and curating visual tools needed for seasonal storytelling—mood boards, fabric boards, color stories, silhouette overviews, and digital presentation assets.
Collaborates effectively with cross‑functional partners including merchandising, tech design, production, and sourcing to deliver on quality, cost, and fit expectations unique to tween activewear.
Promotes a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and forward-thinking solutions appropriate for a fast-moving youth activewear category.