Associate Concept Designer, Women's Apparel; Hybrid, WA

Description

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This position is offered as a hybrid role in the Seattle, WA area. You must be willing to work in office at the Nordstrom Seattle office a minimum of 3 days/week in order to be considered for this position.

Application

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In addition to your resume, please include a PDF or link to a portfolio of your work to be considered for this position.

At Nordstrom, we don't just sell cutting-edge fashion and accessories, we create it. Our talented fashion design team — the Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) — develops, designs, produces and sources 50-plus private Nordstrom labels. From traditional to trendy, this team is shaping the styles and looks our customer love.

We have an opportunity for an Associate Designer, Concept to join the team. As the Associate Designer, you will understand how product design, market analysis and data analytics evolve retail strategies. You will direct and communicate trends, influence colors, print/pattern, fabric and silhouette for specific areas. You will also produce and communicate trend stories on a seasonal basis, and collaborate with Design in implementation and execution of trend ideas.

• Responsible for the concept, creation and development of processes for multiple brands with Senior Concept Designer’s oversight
• Maintain and develop clear understanding of brand’s aesthetic, seasonal product priorities, and current state of business in order to shift quickly and tailor work to drive business
• Identifies and directs trend communication on latest market trend information and confirmation of already forecasted trends
• Oversees seasonal trend direction and presents a visual point of view through inspiration & mood boards
• Drives efficiencies across multiple category reporting to ensure team success
• Influence product during development and assortment phases to ensure relevant, engaging offerings for the customer
• Researches, creates and delivers inspiring solution-oriented content specific to assigned categories
• Competitively shops to understand the landscape and report back findings to team + CFTs
• Communicates high-level category insights with Trend team to help define trend enterprise POV

• College degree in Fashion Design, Textiles or a related field
• 3+ years of Concept Design or related experience
• Passion for Fashion and Brand Development along with the ability to Identify key trends and determine how they appropriately relate to the brand/ consumer
• Strong Analytical Skills + Ability to identify patterns
• Strong knowledge of textiles, artwork techniques, fabric and color
• Proficient in Illustrator and capable in Microsoft, Photoshop, InDesign, Miro, etc.
• Positive and passionate with strong problem-solving skills
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills and desire to work in a collaborative environment and build strong relationships with business partners & team mates

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 will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.