Creative Environmental Designer; Hybrid - Seattle, WA

Creative Environmental Designer (Hybrid – Seattle, WA) – Nordstrom

• Design, develop, iterate, and execute design concepts across 360 Creative Marketing campaigns, windows, brand collaborations, shop‑in‑shop experiences, scaled events, and NMG Creative projects.
• Drive projects independently while developing creative concepts that demonstrate vision, align with business/marketing objectives, and support overall brand strategy.
• Contribute to the evolution of Nordstrom Creative strategy and how Creative Marketing expresses and amplifies it.
• Collaborate effectively across Creative Marketing, NMG Leadership, and cross‑functional partners.
• Present concepts confidently and communicate creative intent clearly across all levels of leadership.
• Serve as an inspirational thought leader, guiding team members through project development without formal people management responsibilities.
• Lead design and branding efforts for environmental projects within Creative Marketing and NDC.
• Partner with NMG Leadership, Brand teams, and Creative Marketing Leadership to deliver innovative, experience‑based designs that meet strategic business needs.
• Independently lead large‑scale projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and creative standards.
• Meet regularly with Creative Marketing, NMG partners, Brand Leadership, and Brand partners to stay informed on business priorities and deliver impactful creative solutions.
• Provide leadership in the use, training, and mentorship of VM Design tools and presentation methods.
• Create proposal decks that clearly communicate design concepts and help partners visualize ideas.
• Produce drawings and design documents to support planning, prototyping, and rollout of new concepts.
• Develop vendor proposals, specifications, production files, and material guidelines for bidding and fabrication.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of production methods and materials suitable for large‑scale 3D environmental projects.
• Review and approve prototypes, ensuring accuracy of execution and adherence to project timelines.
• Work within defined budget constraints while collaborating with VM Engineers to make decisions that maintain visual standards and project intent.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and production schedules to ensure on‑time completion.
• Oversee external design or production partners as needed, including prototype evaluation and final approval.

• Customer Focus:
  Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer‑centric solutions.
• Drives Results:
  Persists in accomplishing objectives even under challenging circumstances.
• Builds Trust:
  Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and authenticity to earn confidence from others.
• Self‑Development:
  Actively seeks opportunities for growth through both formal and informal development channels.

• Bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of experience in environmental design, retail experience design, visual merchandising, or related creative disciplines.
• Demonstrates a holistic understanding of Visual Merchandising practices at Nordstrom.
• Strong communication, organization, delegation, and follow‑through skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers and senior leadership.
• Strong strategic planning abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to think and communicate effectively in both 2D and 3D design frameworks.
• Full proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, Sketch Up, and CAD applications.
• Knowledge of NDC and VM specifications, tools, and material resources.
• Ability to manage budgets and track spending.

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

$80,000.00 – $ Annual (location dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience). Performance‑based incentives/bonuses may apply. Eligible for 401(k), medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance, PTO accruals, holidays, and more.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants:
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