Technical Designer - Women's Open Edit & BP Sweaters and Knits, 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 measurement worksheet 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, escalating 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 
• Analyze 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 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively 
• Experience fully developing fashioned sweaters

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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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: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_16.pdf

 

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