Assistant Designer, Men's Apparel — Trend-Driven & Collaborative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement and Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

401k

PTO accruals

Holidays

Job summary

The Nordstrom Product Group is seeking a Design Assistant to support the Design team across key milestones, meeting prep, and project execution in Seattle. You will help prepare trend reports, coordinate with cross-divisional partners, and maintain the quality of design presentations.

A strong portfolio and communication skills are essential, with proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to hand-sketch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Design is required or preferred.
• Strong portfolio or CV showcasing design work and projects.
• Clear written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite, and ability to hand-sketch.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology and systems.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 the design team and cross-divisional partners.
• Research trends and competitive brands.

Skills

Portfolio

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Associates degree in Design

Tools

MS Office

Adobe CS

Hand-sketch

Job description

The Nordstrom Product Group is seeking a Design Assistant to support the Design team across key milestones, meeting prep, and project execution in Seattle. You will help prepare trend reports, coordinate with cross-divisional partners, and maintain the quality of design presentations.

A strong portfolio and communication skills are essential, with proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to hand-sketch.