Senior Designer, Women's Apparel (Hybrid, Seattle)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We don't just sell cutting-edge fashion and accessories, we create it. Our talented fashion design team — the Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) — develops, designs, produces and sources Nordstrom brand products. From traditional to trendy, this team is shaping the styles and looks our customer love. And we have an opportunity for a Senior Designer on the Women's Apparel Team. As a Senior Designer for women's apparel at Nordstrom, 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Design, preferred.
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; with strong time management and multi-tasking skill.
Strong understanding of industry and trends.

Nice To Haves

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