Nordstrom · 6 hours ago
Senior Technical Designer - (Hybrid, Seattle)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$94K/yr - $155K/yr
7+ years expNordstrom is a leading fashion retailer, and they are seeking a Senior Technical Designer to join their talented fashion design team. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver the technical design aspects for Nordstrom-brand products, ensuring alignment with the brand's DNA and overseeing the fit and construction processes.
E-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Work with cross-functional managers and manage a team of Technical Designers
Collaborate with cross-functional and external partners to ensure outcomes align with design intent and brand requirements
Create and maintain consistent fit and construction, lead and support construction details and create and maintain construction images of the product
Interpret design intent and communicate through sketch/visual construction
Lead team through fit approvals to production and ensure fit consistency is appropriate to brand, and create and align measurement worksheet to deliver to factories
Lead block pattern development and approvals and collaborate with Pattern Engineer and Product Developer on new fits for development
Lead team to ensure calendar milestones are met
Manage the coordination of fit sessions and analyze wear tests as needed
Conduct and analyze market research and drive recommendations
Lead special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making or related field
Minimum 7 years' experience in production fitting and pattern making
Experience leading and influencing a project or team
Expert in grade rules and tolerances, and ability to demonstrate capabilities through fit test
Strong organization and time management skills
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, MS Office Suite, and Product Lifecycle Management system experience required
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to travel globally
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
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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