Job Description
Job Posting Description
NOTE: This position is offered as a hybrid role in the Seattle, WA area. You must be willing to work in office at the Nordstrom Seattle office a minimum of 4 days/week in order to be considered for this position.
As the Senior Print Designer, you will partner with our in-house Design team, creating original artwork for our Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) Brands. The ideal candidate is an artist that has the ability to create exclusive prints and original saleable concepts that encompass style, color, and fabric with the appropriate hand for market relevance and to be compelling to the brand’s customer.
A day in the life…
- Responsible for managing the design process from concept to completion while partnering with the Director to ensure alignment on priorities and artwork direction.
- Consistently shop and research marketplace, including our competitors for inspirations and opportunities in product, fabric, wash, color.
- Expert knowledge of contemporary market, may lead multiple brands and categories
- Research, identify, and present print & color trend direction, and create and present design boards for each season showcasing print direction. Create artwork and prints for each season.
- Actively participates in the conceptual development print story and seasonal direction.
- Ensures the print is consistent with market trends and business strategy, is being designed within cost and technical parameters, and works closely with design partner to ensure print point of view is in line with overarching seasonal direction.
- Provides leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise, thus affecting the results of the operating area
- Develops staff through coaching, providing performance feedback, providing effective performance assessments and establishing performance and development plans, and creates an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance and maintaining open communications.
- Owns partnership with CFT's and oversees catering content to meet their needs.
- Seasonal travel for research and/or product development.
You own this if you have…
- Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design/Textile/Print/Graphic Design
- 7-10 years of experience
- Strong design and conceptual skills, strong sense of textile and color application and strong knowledge of textiles, artwork techniques & fabric with ability to identify key trends and determine how they appropriately relate to the brand/ consumer
- Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop, InDesign, NED Graphics, Procreate and/or Fresco.
- Positive and passionate with strong problem-solving skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment and build strong relationships with business partners & team mates.
- Highly organized and detail oriented with ability to multi task and prioritize along with clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to coach, manage and develop skills of direct reports.
We’ve got you covered…
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
A few more important points...
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.
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Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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_17-19.pdf