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