Technical Designer - Nordstrom Women's Suiting and Wovens - (Hybrid) - Seattle, WA

Job Description

The ideal Technical Designer is detail-oriented, obsessed with apparel development and committed to providing outstanding customer service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with cross-functional peers and external partners to ensure product is aligned with development strategies and business needs

Develop clear, concise Tech Packs to include m easurement w orksheet and construction images to align with Design intent and Brand DNA

Evaluate samples to ensure product specifications, quality and construction standards are being executed

Follow the sample through fit approvals to production to ensure intent is met

Communicate fit comments to suppliers to achieve desired corrections

Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline product development and production processes , escal ating when leadership involvement is needed

Build trusting relationships with suppliers and maintain close dialogue regarding capacity and calendar

Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones

Partner with Pattern Engineer and Design Team on block pattern development to align with brand benchmarks

A nalyze market research and customer review data to drive recommendations

Conduct wear tests

Collaborate with internal teams to maintain sample organization throughout development and production lifecycle

Comfortably work across various categories and product types

Exposure to fit model go-sees and measuring live models

Schedule and lead fit sessions

Participate in special projects as directed

Partner with and mentor new-hires through various Technical Design stations of work

CORE COMPETENCIES :

Customer Focus

Communicates Effectively

Builds Trust

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Product Lifecycle Management Software

Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop

Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Working knowledge of Grade Rules and tolerances

Exposure to 3D apparel development preferred – Browzwear , CLO, Optitex

Exposure to 2D pattern software preferred – Gerber Accumark , Optitex

Working experience in communicating with vendors where English may not be their first language

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Apparel Design, Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern Making or related field or equivalent industry experience

Minimum 5 year ’ s experience in Technical Design or related field

Strong organization and time management skills

Clear , effective written and verbal communication

S trong interpersonal skills

Able to work independently as well as collaboratively

Experience developing tailored woven product such as blazers, trousers, shirting, etc.

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.

$80,000.00 - $132,000.00 Annual

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• •Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• •Life Insurance and Disability
• •Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

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_16.pdf

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