Nordstrom is a leading fashion retailer that creates cutting-edge fashion and accessories. They are seeking an Associate Designer for Women's Apparel to conceptualize and sketch design ideas, support design leadership, and build relationships with cross-functional partners.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize and accurately sketch design ideas based on direction from Sr. Designer
- Supports Designer / Snr Designer with assortment execution for additional category(s) or brand(s) - including collab prep, sketching, coloring cads, tech pack creation and maintenance as needed
- Supports design leadership in office to build and curate visual tools needed to support seasonal story telling for their team
- Consistently shop and research marketplace, including our competitors for inspirations and opportunities in product, fabric, color and silhouettes
- Builds strong, synergistic relationships with all cross functional partners
- Continuous research to understand customer, trends and shifts in the competitive landscapes
- Ask effective questions and solicit feedback to understand needs
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement to simplify, innovate, and accelerate successful outcomes
Skills
- Bachelor's or associate degree in fashion
- Strong college portfolio and CV resume
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently or as a team
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, Adobe CS and ability to hand-sketch
- Ability to quickly adapt to new technology and systems
- Positive and passionate with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment and build strong relationships with business partners & teammates
- Highly organized and detail oriented with ability to multitask and prioritize
- Ability to identify key trends and determine how they appropriately relate to the brand/ consumer
Benefits
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
- 401k
- Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
- PTO accruals
- Holidays
Company Overview
Nordstrom is an online fashion retailer that specializes in fashion, footwear, accessories, and beauty. It was founded in 1901, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.nordstrom.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Nordstrom has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 27 in 2026, 188 in 2025, 231 in 2024, 190 in 2023, 311 in 2022, 280 in 2021, 208 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.