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Job Description

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.

PORTFOLIO REQUIRED: In addition to your resume, please include a PDF or link to a portfolio showcasing your work on kid's product to be considered for this position.

As a Senior Technical Designer, supporting the kid's apparel category, you will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver the technical design aspects and process for your products - ensuring they meet the Nordstrom Brand DNA. If you are passionate and experienced in technical design and are detail-oriented, obsessed with apparel development and committed to providing outstanding customer service, this may be the job for you.

A day in the Life...

+ 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

+ Ensure all designs for children's apparel comply with applicable safety regulations and standards; c reate and maintain consistent fit and construction; lead and support construction details and create and maintain construction images of the product; and manage the coordination of fit sessions and analyze wear tests as needed

+ 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

+ Conduct and analyze market research and drive recommendations

+ Lead special projects as needed

You own this if you have...

+ 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 and strong organization and time management skills

+ Expert in grade rules and tolerances, and ability to demonstrate capabilities through fit test

+ 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

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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.

Nordstrom conducts background checks and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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

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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.

$92,000.00 - $155,000.00 Annual

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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