Hybrid Technical Designer — Temporary (Men's Made)

Brobston Group; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental

Retirement and PTO

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking a temporary Technical Designer for the Men’s Young Customer (Nordstrom Made brands) at our downtown Seattle headquarters. This hybrid role requires four in-office days and one remote day per week. The assignment spans from 26 Oct 2026 to 4 Dec 2026, with potential for changes based on business needs.

You will cover all technical design responsibilities, including tech pack handoffs, fittings, and vendor communications, contributing to the success of Nordstrom Made products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in Technical Design or related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Apparel Design, Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern Making or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Clear, effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with design partners on tech pack handoffs.
• Spec’ing samples and prepping for fittings.
• Conducting fittings and taking fit notes.
• Sending fit comments to vendors and answering vendor emails.
• Reviewing PP and TOP samples.

Skills

Technical design experience

Organization & time management

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design/Manufacturing/Pattern Making or related field

Job description

Nordstrom is seeking a temporary Technical Designer for the Men’s Young Customer (Nordstrom Made brands) at our downtown Seattle headquarters. This hybrid role requires four in-office days and one remote day per week. The assignment spans from 26 Oct 2026 to 4 Dec 2026, with potential for changes based on business needs.

You will cover all technical design responsibilities, including tech pack handoffs, fittings, and vendor communications, contributing to the success of Nordstrom Made products.