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Nordstrom Apparel Designer, Men's Tailoring (Hybrid, WA) in Seattle, Washington
Job Description
NOTE: This position is offered as a hybrid role in the Seattle, WA area. You must be willing to work in office at the Nordstrom Seattle office a minimum of 3 days/week to be considered for this position.
Important Application Note: In addition to your resume, please include a PDF or link to a portfolio of your work to be considered for this position.
As a Designer of Men’s for one of our Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) brands, you will own your category of responsibilities - conceptualizing, sketching and executing product that represent the Brand Ethos and fashion trends that appeal to the Nordstrom customer. The ideal candidate has experience in tailored men’s apparel categories and knows how to drive design development. An elevated design eye and experience in contemporary or luxury markets, a plus.
A day in the life…
Own concept & design for your assignment – ensuring it supports Brand Design Direction, Concept, and line plan needs
Design original and commercially viable product
Customer centric – perform continuous research to understand customer, trends, and shifts in the competitive landscape
Research materials, select fabric and trims
Support design leadership to build and curate all visual tools needed to support seasonal story telling for their assignment / team
Partner with design leadership to color the line
Build strong, synergistic relationships with all cross functional partners
Promote a culture of continuous improvement that pushes innovation and accelerates expected outcomes
You own this if you have…
Bachelor's degree in Design, preferred
Minimum 5 years' experience in design industry
Strong understanding of industry and trends within men’s tailoring
Keen eye for fabric development and selection
Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills - ability to work independently or as a team
Proficiency in Adobe CS (required), MS Office suite and ability to hand-sketch. Able to quickly adapt to new technology and systems
Strong time management and multi-tasking skills - h ighly organized and detail oriented
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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
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.
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Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
Washington: $80,000 - $155,000 annually
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_17-19.pdf
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