Associate Apparel Designer - (Hybrid, Seattle)

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. 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. We don’t just sell cutting‑edge fashion and accessories — we create them. Our talented fashion design team, the Nordstrom Product Group (NPG), 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. The ideal Associate Designer is experienced and has an eye for trend and the ability to create original saleable concepts that encompass style, color and fabric as directed. A day in the life… • Conceptualize and accurately sketch design ideas based on direction from Senior Designer • Prepare and present design sketches to cross-functional partners • Collaborate with design team and cross-divisional partners • Support Senior Designer to prep for key milestones • Research trends and competitive brands and report on findings You own this if you have… • Bachelor's degree in Design • Minimum 2+ years' experience in design industry • Strong design portfolio and/or CV resume • Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or as a team • Strong ability to hand-sketch • Proficiency in MS Office suite and Adobe CS along with ability to quickly adapt to new technology and systems • Strong time management and multi-tasking skill • Strong understanding of industry and trends with enthusiasm for Nordstrom culture and growth opportunity in a corporate environment #LI-Hybrid #LI-CH1 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 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. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. © 2022 Nordstrom, Inc Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 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. Washington: $69,000 - $110,500 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_15_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf Apply tot his job Apply To this Job