Technical Designer, Kids - (Hybrid, Seattle, WA)
About The Position
We don't just sell cutting-edge fashion and accessories, we create it. Our talented fashion design team — the Nordstrom Product Group — develops, designs, produces and sources 50-plus private Nordstrom labels. From traditional to trendy, this team is shaping the styles and looks our customer love. A day in the life… Collaborate with cross-functional and external partners to ensure outcomes align with design intent and brand requirements. Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones Create and maintain consistent fit, construction and construction images of the product Create and align measurement worksheet to deliver to factories Follow the sample through fit approvals to production; ensure fit consistency appropriate to brand Support block pattern development and approvals and collaborate with Pattern Engineer and Product Developer on new fits for development Schedule and lead fit sessions and communicate changes to achieve final fit and construction to meet brand requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making or related field
- 3+ years of experience in production fitting and pattern making
- Ability to demonstrate capabilities through fit test
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and MS Office Suite.
- Product Lifecycle Management system experience required
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Full understanding of grade rules and tolerances
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional and external partners to ensure outcomes align with design intent and brand requirements.
- Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones
- Create and maintain consistent fit, construction and construction images of the product
- Create and align measurement worksheet to deliver to factories
- Follow the sample through fit approvals to production; ensure fit consistency appropriate to brand
- Support block pattern development and approvals and collaborate with Pattern Engineer and Product Developer on new fits for development
- Schedule and lead fit sessions and communicate changes to achieve final fit and construction to meet brand requirements
Benefits
- Medical/Vision, Dental
- Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
