Associate Designer job at Nordstrom in Seattle, WA
Title: Associate Designer - Open Edit - Hybrid (Seattle, WA) locations Seattle, WA time type Full time job requisition id R-825472 Job Description: We are a specialty retailer offering the very best of what’s next in fashion for men, women and children since 1901. WHAT’S IN A NAME? EVERYTHING. We don't just sell cutting-edge fashion and accessories, we create it. Our talented fashion design team — the Nordstrom Product Group — 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. The ideal associate designer is experienced and has an eye for trend and the ability to create original saleable concepts that encompass style, color and fabric as directed. Role Responsibilities Conceptualize and accurately sketch design ideas based on direction from senior designer Prepare and present design sketches to cross-functional partners Collaborate with design team and cross-divisional partners Support Senior Designer to prep for key milestones Research trends and competitive brands and report on findings Key Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Design Minimum 2+ years experience in design industry Strong design portfolio and/or CV resume Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills Strong ability to hand-sketch Proficiency in MS Office suite and Adobe CS Ability to work independently or as a team Strong time management and multi-tasking skill Strong understanding of industry and trends Enthusiasm for Nordstrom culture and growth opportunity in a corporate environment Ability to quickly adapt to new technology and systems 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. 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: $69,000 - $110,500 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.