Technical Designer, Women's Apparel: Rack Hybrid, Seattle

Position: Technical Designer, Women's Active Apparel: Rack - (Hybrid, Seattle)
Job Description

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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.

We don’t just sell cutting‑edge fashion and accessories — we create them. Our talented fashion design team - Nordstrom Made -  develops, designs, produces, and sources all Nordstrom‑brand products. From traditional to trendy, this team shapes the styles and looks our customers love. And now, we have an exciting opportunity to join this team.

As a Technical Designer you will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver the technical design aspects and process for your products - ensuring they meet the Nordstrom Made DNA. For Women's Active, you will focus on performance and lifestyle pieces, with an emphasis on sports bras, tops and leggings. 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… 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 measurement worksheet and construction images to align with Design intent and Brand DNALead fit sessions, and evaluate samples to ensure product specifications, quality and construction standards are being executed

Partner with design and suppliers to perfect fit, stretch recovery and seam construction on knit and performance fabrics, with a focus on sports bras, tops and leggings

Follow the sample through fit approvals in development and 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, escalating when leadership involvement is needed

You own this if you have… Minimum of 4 years' experience in Technical Design or related field

Preferred:
Active or performance apparel experience, including knit and stretch fabrics and active product construction techniques

Preferred:
Strong understanding of performance fit and fit on the body in motion; familiarity with 3D design tools is a plusA Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Apparel Design, Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern Making or related field or equivalent industry experience

Strong organizational and time management skills

Clear, effective written and verbal communication

Strong interpersonal skills

The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively#LI-CH1#LI-Hybrid 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 - $ Annual 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 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:  few more important points...The

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