Technical Designer - Nordstrom Suiting and Wovens - (Hybrid) - Seattle, WA

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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