Senior Designer - Sweater Specialist - Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

1d•$110,500 - $183,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Designer for Sweater Specialist, you will own the category - conceptualizing, sketching and executing collection ideas that represent the Brand Ethos and fashion trends that appeal to the Nordstrom customer. A day in the life… Conceptualize, accurately sketch and execute collection ideas that represents target customer. Design original and commercially viable product. Act as fashion authority to drive brand designs and point of view. Manage calendar across design team to ensure all milestones and due dates are met. Research materials and components. Prioritize workload and complex work streams across design team. Effectively collaborate with leadership and cross-divisional partners to ensure alignment on priorities and direction. Research and analyze trends and competitive brands. Manage and develop an efficient and effective design team through performance feedback, goal-setting and development plans

Requirements

7+ years' experience in design industry
Strong ability to hand-sketch.
Ability to handle high volume of styles.
Ability to think strategically and deliver the right level of detail appropriate to the audience
Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in MS Office suite and Adobe CS.
Ability to work independently or as a team.
Strong time management and multi-tasking skill.
Strong understanding of industry and trends.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Design, preferred.
2+ years of experience managing a design team, a plus.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize, accurately sketch and execute collection ideas that represents target customer.
Design original and commercially viable product.
Act as fashion authority to drive brand designs and point of view.
Manage calendar across design team to ensure all milestones and due dates are met.
Research materials and components.
Prioritize workload and complex work streams across design team.
Effectively collaborate with leadership and cross-divisional partners to ensure alignment on priorities and direction.
Research and analyze trends and competitive brands.
Manage and develop an efficient and effective design team through performance feedback, goal-setting and development plans