Technical Apparel Design - Corporate Internship - Summer 2027
About The Position
Nordstrom is seeking a Technical Designer Intern to join our Technical Design team within Sourcing & Development, reporting to the Senior Technical Designer. The ideal Technical Design Intern is detail-oriented, obsessed with apparel development and committed to providing outstanding customer service. Successful Interns will also have the opportunity to join Nordstrom full-time upon completion of their degree. The 2027 summer internship program is 10 weeks and will take place June 14th - August 20th in Seattle, WA. Housing will be provided for individuals living 30 miles or further from the Nordstrom corporate offices. Interviews will take place in November 2026. We anticipate hiring decisions being made by January 2027. At this time, Nordstrom cannot provide sponsorship now or in the future for this role. This includes interested parties who currently hold an F-1, H-1, TN, J-1, OPT, or CPT visa.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Apparel Design, Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern Making or a related field
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally
- Build strong interpersonal relationships
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management software
- Exposure to 3D apparel development – Browzwear, CLO, Optitex
- Exposure to 2D pattern software – Gerber Accumark, Optitex
- Demonstrate our core competencies: Customer Focus, Self-Development and Communicates Effectively
Responsibilities
- Assist the Technical Design team in developing clear, concise Tech Packs, including measurement worksheets and construction images, that align with Design intent and Brand DNA
- Assist in evaluating samples to ensure product specifications, quality and construction standards are executed
- Measure samples
- Support the Technical Design team and participate in fit sessions as needed
- Support the Technical Design team in meeting calendar milestones and due dates
- Support internal teams in maintaining sample organization throughout the development and production lifecycle
- Assist in special projects as directed
Benefits
- Medical/Vision
- Dental
- Retirement
- Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Merchandise Discount
- EAP Resources
- 401k
- performance-based incentives/bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
