Print Designer - (Hybrid, Seattle)

Nordstrom • Seattle, WA

2d • $80,000 - $132,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

NOTE: This position is located at Nordstrom's downtown Seattle headquarters and follows a hybrid work model, with four days in the office and one remote workday each week. 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. Application Note: In addition to your resume, please include a PDF or link to a portfolio of your work to be considered for this position. As a Print Designer, you'll ensures overall print designs created meet the needs of the brand and target customer. Your ability to create exclusive prints with the appropriate hand and market relevance to be compelling to the brand’s customer make you an ideal candidate. A day in the life… Create new, original print and pattern designs and repeats, appropriate to vendor capabilities, for target market Present and communicate visually to team patterns and color concepts that are trend, seasonal and brand appropriate. Deliver results within budget expectations and understand financial impact of decisions Conduct research to support print design and color pattern direction Research and report on industry print and art related trend direction, color direction, and technique innovations Research, develop and present original print ideas for print and pattern duplication Communicate appropriately to ensure awareness of brand alignment cross categories and cross departments.

Requirements

• Degree in Textile Design & Minimum 3 years designing original print artwork.
• Must be able to hand render artwork to a proficient level.
• Strong knowledge of historical art and textile influences along with strong understanding of current trends and styles in fashion, accessories and/or home industry & print design is ideal.
• Strong understanding of print design and color theory principles and strong understanding of fabric construction and industry printing techniques.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines.
• Solid proficiency in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.
• Knowledge of copyright registration and trademark infringement laws related to designing original artwork and utilizing purchased artwork for manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

• NedGraphics, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create new, original print and pattern designs and repeats, appropriate to vendor capabilities, for target market
• Present and communicate visually to team patterns and color concepts that are trend, seasonal and brand appropriate.
• Deliver results within budget expectations and understand financial impact of decisions
• Conduct research to support print design and color pattern direction
• Research and report on industry print and art related trend direction, color direction, and technique innovations
• Research, develop and present original print ideas for print and pattern duplication
• Communicate appropriately to ensure awareness of brand alignment cross categories and cross departments.

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, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level