Technical Designer, Nordstrom Product Group - Men's Dress Shirting and Tailoring, (Hybrid, WA)

About the position

As a Technical Designer, supporting the Men's category, you will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver the technical design aspects and process for your products - ensuring they meet the Nordstrom Brand DNA. If you are passionate and experienced in technical design and are detail-oriented, obsessed with apparel development and committed to providing outstanding customer service, this may be the job for you.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional peers and external partners to ensure product is aligned with development strategies and business needs and collaborate with stakeholders to streamline product development and production processes, escalating when leadership involvement is needed
• 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 and follow the sample through fit approvals to production to ensure intent is met
• Communicate fit comments to suppliers to achieve desired corrections
• 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 and schedule and lead fit sessions
• 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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources