VM Environmental Sr Designer- Hybrid Seattle, WA

Nordstrom • Seattle, WA

1d • $80,000 - $132,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Environmental Designer plays a strategic role in shaping the visual identity of Nordstrom’s store environments, with a focus on large-scale, branded, and campaign-driven projects. This role leads the development of environmental design concepts across physical platforms, integrating 2D and 3D design to support marketing initiatives, scaled events, and customer experiences. The designer collaborates with cross-functional teams including VM Environmental Designers, Brand Creative, Marketing, and Digital to deliver cohesive, brand-aligned solutions that drive business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or graphic design, digital design, or related field preferred such as interior design, store or retail design.
• 5+ years of experience in graphic or digital design, with a focus on environmental or retail design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), SketchUp, and motion design tools (After Effects, Premiere Pro, etc.).
• Strong understanding of 3D design, typography, layout, color theory, and storytelling.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to lead projects independently and collaborate across disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with animation, motion graphics, projection mapping, and interactive media is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of environmental concepts for Nordstrom’s scaled events, activations, brand collaborations, and campaigns.
• Develop cohesive branding systems for large-scale environmental projects, ensuring alignment with marketing and creative direction.
• Collaborate with Brand Creative and Marketing to deliver integrated visual packages across store environments and digital platforms.
• Design and implement wayfinding, navigation, and destination systems that enhance the customer journey.
• Apply advanced understanding of 3D spatial design to integrate graphics into physical environments.
• Create and present proposal decks and visual concepts to stakeholders across all levels.
• Produce detailed design drawings, vendor specifications, and production-ready files for fabrication and rollout.
• Customize designs for specific stores, regions, or events while maintaining brand consistency.
• Review and approve production proofs, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines.
• Contribute to multimedia and motion graphics projects, including animation, projection mapping, and interactive content.
• Drive innovation in digital and physical design to enhance customer engagement and elevate the brand experience.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees