Nordstrom · 5 days ago
Creative Designer Principal (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$92K/yr - $155K/yr
7+ years expNordstrom is a leading fashion retailer, and they are seeking a Principal Designer to act as a senior-level creative and environmental design expert. This role involves leading complex design initiatives, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring alignment with the brand's creative direction.
E-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, iteration, and execution of environmental, experiential, and 360 creative concepts that support merchandising, Brand collaborations, events, scaled experiences, and Creative Marketing projects
Serve as the functional SME for environmental and 3D design, providing strategic and technical guidance to cross-functional leaders and partners
Drive high-impact, large-scale projects independently, determining creative direction and ensuring solutions align with business, marketing, and brand objectives
Influence and refine environmental and experiential design standards to elevate consistency, innovation, and scalability across Creative Marketing and VM
Present complex concepts confidently to all levels of leadership, clearly articulating creative intent, strategic rationale, and business impact
Provide coaching, mentorship, and developmental support to junior designers and cross-functional partners, strengthening creative capabilities across the function
Collaborate deeply with Creative Marketing Leadership, VM NMG, and Brand partners to assess business needs, identify design opportunities, and deliver impactful experience-based solutions
Develop original design frameworks and new creative approaches using analytical and evaluative thinking to solve complex design and operational challenges
Produce detailed drawings, renderings, and documentation to support planning, prototyping, and execution of environmental concepts
Create proposal decks that communicate ideas visually and strategically, enabling partners to understand and align on the creative direction
Oversee vendor proposals, specifications, production files, and material guidelines to ensure design intent is preserved through fabrication
Evaluate and approve prototypes, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to timelines and project goals
Manage project timelines, deliverables, and workflows with autonomy, ensuring successful outcomes across multiple concurrent initiatives
Guide and oversee external design or production partners as needed, providing expert review and final approvals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design, Visual Merchandising, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field
7–9+ years of progressively responsible experience in environmental, experiential, retail, or 3D design
Demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering innovative, large-scale experiential and environmental design concepts
Strong communication, presentation, and storytelling skills with the ability to articulate complex creative intent
Advanced proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, CAD applications, and other relevant design software
Deep knowledge of VM, NDC specifications, materials, and production methodologies for 3D and environmental projects
Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and complex multi-phase projects
Strong strategic planning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.
Company
Nordstrom
Nordstrom is an online fashion retailer that specializes in fashion, footwear, accessories, and beauty.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$969.45MKey Investors
Ryan CohenEl Puerto de Liverpool
2024-12-23Acquired
2023-02-03Post Ipo Equity
2022-09-16Post Ipo Equity· $294.45M
Leadership Team
Erik Nordstrom
Chief Executive Officer
Alexis DePree
Chief Operating Officer
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