Job DescriptionThe ideal Technical Designer is detail-oriented, obsessed with appareldevelopmentand committed to providing outstanding customer service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with cross-functionalpeersand external partners toensure product is aligned withdevelopment strategiesand business needs
- Develop clear, concise Tech Packsto includemeasurementworksheetandconstruction imagesto 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 productionto ensure intentismet
- Communicate fit comments to suppliers to achieve desiredcorrections
- Collaboratewithstakeholders to streamline product development and production processes, escalating when leadership involvement is needed
- Build trusting relationships with suppliers andmaintainclose dialogueregardingcapacity and calendar
- Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones
- Partnerwith Pattern Engineer and Design Teamon block pattern development to align withbrand benchmarks
- Analyze market researchand customer review datatodrive recommendations
- Conduct wear tests
- Collaborate withinternal teams tomaintainsample 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
- Participateinspecial projects asdirected
- Partner with and mentornew-hiresthrough various Technical Design stations of work
CORECOMPETENCIES:
- Customer Focus
- Communicates Effectively
- Builds Trust
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
- Product Lifecycle Management Software
- Adobe Creative Suite 6 Illustrator, Photoshop
- Microsoft Office Suite 6 Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of Grade Rules and tolerances
- Exposure to 3D apparel development preferred 6Browzwear, CLO,Optitex
- Exposure to 2D pattern software preferred 6 GerberAccumark,Optitex
- Working experience in communicating with vendors where English may not be their first language
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BachelorsDegreepreferably inApparel Design,Apparel Manufacturing,Pattern Making or related fieldor equivalent industry experience
- Minimum5yearsexperienceinTechnical 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
- Experience fully developing fashioned sweaters
Pay Range Details
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Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$80,000.00 - $132,000.00 Annual
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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
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_16.pdf
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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.
