Fashion Design - Corporate Internship - Summer 2027

Nordstrom, Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Designer intern to join the Nordstrom Made design team in Seattle.

You will support the design group across milestones, assist with trend research, and help prepare presentations and reports for senior designers. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Design with a strong portfolio, be proficient in MS Office and Adobe CS, and able to hand-sketch.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Design.
• Strong portfolio from college.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite; able to hand-sketch.
• Strong time-management and multi-tasking skills.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Design

Tools

MS Office

Adobe CS

Hand-sketching

Job description

Job Description

Nordstrom is seeking an Assistant Designer to join our Nordstrom Made design team.

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 customers love. Successful Interns will also have the opportunity to join Nordstrom full-time upon completion of their degree

In this role, you'll…

• 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…

• Are seeking a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Design


• Have a strong college portfolio


• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, and bring strong interpersonal skills


• Are able to work independently as well as collaboratively


• Are proficient in MS Office Suite and Adobe CS, with the ability to hand-sketch, and adapt quickly to new technology and systems


• Bring strong time management and multi-tasking skills

What's next? We're glad you asked...

The 2027 summer internship program is 10 weeks long from June 14th - August 20th in Seattle, WA. Travel and housing are sponsored during program participation. Interviews will take place in November 2026. We anticipate hiring decisions being made by January 2027.

The hourly rate is $25.00.

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.

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.

$22.75 - $37.50 Hourly

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.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.