Senior Designer, Men's - Nordstrom Made (Hybrid, Seattle)

Nordstrom Inc; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement and PTO

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount

401k

Holidays

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. in Seattle is seeking a Senior Designer for Nordstrom Made to lead the design and development of multiple apparel categories from concept through production approval.

You will mentor a design team, drive the seasonal direction, and ensure the brand's DNA is expressed in fabric, silhouette, and finish. Collaborate with Design Director, Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to protect product integrity while maximizing gross margin.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive apparel design experience, preferably within an American lifestyle or heritage-driven brand.
• Experience designing in outerwear, tailoring, or structured wovens is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• Experience managing and developing a design team.
• Strong organizational discipline with ability to track multiple deliverables and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of multiple apparel categories from concept to production approval.
• Mentor and coach direct reports on a design team.
• Create presentation boards, CAD artwork, and illustrations to communicate seasonal vision.
• Collaborate with Design Director, Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to protect product integrity while maximizing gross margin.

Skills

Apparel design

Leadership

Garment construction

Fabric knowledge

Sketching

Merchandising collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description NOTE: This position is located at Nordstrom's downtown Seattle headquarters and follows a hybrid work model, with four days in the office and one remote workday each week.

We don't just sell cutting-edge fashion and accessories; we create them. Our talented fashion design team, Nordstrom Made, develops, designs, produces, and sources all Nordstrom-brand products. From traditional to trendy, this team shapes the styles and looks our customers love. And now, we have an exciting opportunity to join this team. As a Senior Designer for one of our Nordstrom Made brands, you will lead a design team in the creative vision and execution of apparel designs that express the brand's DNA and each season's concept direction. Reporting to the Design Director, you will manage the design and development of multiple categories from concept through production approval and contribute directly to fabric, silhouette, and detail/fit/finish. Partnering with the Design Director to interpret seasonal direction, you will build curated, thoughtful designs that are trend-right and drive commercial results. The ideal candidate pairs an elevated design eye with strong executive function: someone who can track overlapping deliverables and keep multiple seasons and workstreams moving without losing sight of the details. You have experience across multiple apparel categories, know how to drive design development, and have a proven ability to develop design talent. Tailoring experience is a plus.

Day in the Life

Lead the design and development of multiple apparel categories each season, from initial concept, sketch, and fabric selection through final production samples. Conduct global research on seasonal silhouette, color, and fabric innovation, with an emphasis on premium materials and traditional textiles, and translate findings into commercially viable direction that reflects the brand's point of view. Develop and source premium fabrics, yarns, trims, hardware, and construction techniques in partnership with Production and Sourcing, balancing innovation with production feasibility. Lead fittings to ensure impeccable construction, drape, and tailoring standards, and maintain accurate design cards and tech packs. Partner closely with Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to protect product integrity and the original design vision while maximizing gross margin. Manage, mentor, and coach direct reports at the assistant-to-designer level, driving accountability and fostering creative excellence. Create presentation boards, CAD artwork, and illustrations that communicate the seasonal vision to leadership and merchants, and maintain an archive of seasonal concepts and artwork to inform future development.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive apparel design experience (experience designing within an established American lifestyle or heritage-driven brand and experience designing in outerwear, tailoring, or structured wovens are preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred
• Experience managing, mentoring, and developing direct reports on a design team
• Hands-on knowledge of fabric, silhouette, and detail/fit/finish development, with a highly developed taste level and point of view
• An elevated design eye paired with strong organizational discipline: the ability to track overlapping deliverables and meet seasonal deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with close attention to detail and a track record of designing products that have delivered strong commercial results
• The ability to filter, prioritize, analyze, and validate complex concepts and procedures across the product creation process, with deep expertise in garment construction, sketching, and fabric, and working knowledge of adjacent areas like merchandising and product development
• Strong interpersonal skills with exceptional presentation and communication skills, and the ability to articulate creative concepts to leadership and cross-functional partners
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite and Adobe Creative Suite

Pay Range

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. $110,500.00 - $183,000.00 Annual

Benefits

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

Legal and Eligibility

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.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.

Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.

About Us

We’re a fast-moving fashion company that started as a shoe store in 1901. This heritage of service is the foundation we’re building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers. We empower our people to be innovative, creative and focused on providing the best service to our customers. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it. Whether you’re a genius engineer, a phenomenal salesperson or a supply chain pro, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team. We reward great work, promote from within and celebrate diversity.

We strive to know our customers better than anyone else. We listen, anticipate, build trust and move with speed to deliver on their needs.

We treat every interaction as an opportunity to make an impact and deliver excellence.

We approach problems with curiosity and create solutions. We unlock potential to be bold, think big and inspire innovation.

We’re committed to delivering results, both today and tomorrow. We win as a team by supporting and challenging one another to be better every day.

We treat each other with respect and kindness. We do the small things that make a big difference. We create a welcoming environment, helping people feel connected, valued and part of one community.

Come on! Join us!

© 2026 Nordstrom, Inc