Temporary Technical Designer, NPG – (Hybrid, WA)

PLEASE NOTE: This is a TEMPORARY assignment at Nordstrom. The expected duration of this assignment is apx. 3 months from the date of signed offer, subject to change depending on the needs of the business. Your employment with Nordstrom will end upon the conclusion of this Temporary Assignment.

As a Hybrid status, you will work in office a minimum of 3 days/week. Our team is meeting on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays currently, but flexibility based on the needs of the business is required.

The ideal TEMPORY Technical Designer is detail-oriented, obsessed with apparel development and committed to providing outstanding customer service.

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 DNA and 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 and 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 and align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones
• Partner with Pattern Engineer and Design Team on block pattern development to align with brand benchmarks
• Conduct wear tests, schedule and lead fit sessions (Exposure to fit model go-sees and measuring live models ), and analyze market research and customer review data to drive recommendations
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain sample organization throughout development and production lifecycle
• Comfortably work across various categories and product types
• Participate in special projects as directed
• Partner with and mentor new-hires through various Technical Design stations of work

You own this if you have…

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Apparel Design, Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern Making or related field or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum 4 years’ experience working in product 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

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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.

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

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Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Washington: $77,969 – $132,000 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_16.pdf

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