Assistant Designer: Women's Young Customer (Hybrid, Seattle)

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. We don’t just sell cutting‑edge fashion and accessories — we create them. Our talented fashion design team, the Nordstrom Product Group (NPG), 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. Application Note: In addition to your resume, please also include a PDF or link to a portfolio of your work to be considered for this position. As an Assistant Designer, you’ll contribute to the success of your design team by providing support as directed by your Designer and other team members – this may include, but is not limited to researching trends, sketching and developing design concepts, preparing tech packs, and assisting with fabric and trim selection. You help organize and evaluate samples, provide fit and construction feedback, and collaborate closely with merchandising, production, and technical design to ensure each style aligns with Nordstrom’s brand standards. With strong design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, you’ll contribute meaningfully to creating trend‑right, high‑quality apparel. A day in the life… • Assist the Design team to prep for key milestones • Assist Design Director with buy meeting prep • Plan, facilitate and/or execute assigned design projects • Support the Design Director with preparation of the trend report • Collaborate with design team and cross-divisional partners • Research trends and competitive brands You own this if you have… • Bachelor's or Associates degree in Design • Strong college portfolio and/or CV resume • Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently or as a team • Proficiency in MS Office suite, Adobe CS and ability to hand-sketch. Ability to quickly adapt to new technology and systems • Strong time management and multi-tasking skills #LI-Hybrid #LI-CH1 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. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. © 2022 Nordstrom, Inc Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 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. Washington: $60,500 - $96,000 annually 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_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf Apply tot his job Apply To this Job