Temporary Technical Designer (Hybrid, WA)

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a TEMPORARY assignment at Nordstrom.  The expected duration of this assignment is apx. 4 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.

At Nordstrom, 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. 

A day in the life… 

• Collaborate with cross-functional and external partners to ensure outcomes align with design intent and brand requirements. Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones 

• Create and maintain consistent fit, construction and construction images of the product  

• Create and align measurement worksheet to deliver to factories 

• Follow the sample through fit approvals to production; ensure fit consistency appropriate to brand 

• Support block pattern development and approvals and collaborate with Pattern Engineer and Product Developer on new fits for development 

• Schedule and lead fit sessions and communicate changes to achieve final fit and construction to meet brand requirements 

You own this if you have… 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making or related field 

• 3+ years of experience in production fitting and pattern making 

• Ability to demonstrate capabilities through fit test 

• Strong organization and time management skills

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and MS Office Suite. Product Lifecycle Management system experience required 

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills 

• Full understanding of grade rules and tolerances 

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 conducts background checks and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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