Technical Designer - Nordstrom Women's Suiting and Wovens - (Hybrid) - Seattle, WA

Nordstrom; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental benefits

401k

Merchandise Discount

Job summary

Nordstrom in Seattle is seeking an experienced Apparel Designer to join their Product Team. This role involves collaborating with various partners to ensure product designs align with brand requirements and managing the fitting process to maintain quality. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design and have over 5 years of relevant experience.

Key responsibilities include creating fit templates, overseeing the sample process, and ensuring production quality. Candidates will benefit from a comprehensive compensation package, including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production fitting and pattern making.
• Ability to demonstrate capabilities through fit test.
• Full understanding of grade rules and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align design intent.
• Create and maintain consistent fit and construction images.
• Schedule and lead fit sessions to achieve final fit.

Skills

Production fitting and pattern making

Adobe Illustrator

MS Office Suite

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making or related field

Tools

Product Lifecycle Management system

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 customers love.

A day in the life…

• Collaborate with cross‑functional and external partners to ensure outcomes align with design intent and brand requirements. Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones
• Create and maintain consistent fit, construction and construction images of the product
• Create and align measurement worksheet to deliver to factories
• Follow the sample through fit approvals to production; ensure fit consistency appropriate to brand
• Support block pattern development and approvals and collaborate with Pattern Engineer and Product Developer on new fits for development
• Schedule and lead fit sessions and communicate changes to achieve final fit and construction to meet brand requirements

You own this if you have…

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making or related field
• 5+ years of experience in production fitting and pattern making
• Ability to demonstrate capabilities through fit test
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and MS Office Suite. Product Lifecycle Management system experience required
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Full understanding of grade rules and tolerances

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.

$80,000.00 - $132,000.00 Annual

Benefits

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.

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.

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