Assistant Designer - Men's Apparel

Nordstrom; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

Retirement and PTO

Life Insurance & Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom's Product Group in Seattle is seeking a design–focused assistant to support the design team across milestones, prep for key meetings, and manage design projects from concept to delivery.

A design degree with a strong portfolio is required, plus proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite, hand‑sketch ability, and clear written and verbal communication. You will collaborate with cross‑divisional partners and help prepare trend reports and competitive analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Design; strong portfolio or CV.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently or in a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and Adobe Creative Suite; ability to hand-sketch; quick to adapt to new technology and systems.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Design team to prep for key milestones.
• Assist Design Director with buy meeting prep.
• Plan, facilitate and/or execute assigned design projects.
• Support the Design Director with preparation of the trend report.
• Collaborate with design team and cross-divisional partners.
• Research trends and competitive brands.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Collaborative teamwork

Effective written & verbal comms

Time management

Adaptable to new technology

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Design

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

We don't just sell cutting-edge fashion and accessories, we create it. Our talented fashion design team - the Nordstrom Product Group - develops, designs, produces and sources 50-plus private Nordstrom labels. From traditional to trendy, this team is shaping the styles and looks our customer love.

A day in the life…

• Assist the Design team to prep for key milestones
• Assist Design Director with buy meeting prep
• Plan, facilitate and/or execute assigned design projects
• Support the Design Director with preparation of the trend report
• Collaborate with design team and cross-divisional partners
• Research trends and competitive brands

You own this if you have…

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in Design
• Strong college portfolio and/or CV resume
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently or as a team
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, Adobe CS and ability to hand-sketch. Ability to quickly adapt to new technology and systems
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Washington: $60,500 - $96,000 annually

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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