Technical Designer - Women's Open Edit & BP Sweaters and Knits, Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

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

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     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     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   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