TEMPORARY Designer, Women's (Hybrid, Seattle)

Company

Nordstrom

Location

Seattle, WA

Pay Rate

Last Updated

June 26, 2025

Description

Job 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 3 days/week to be considered for this position.

POSITION NOTE: This position is being offered at a TEMPORARY assignment at Nordstrom. The expected duration of this temporary assignment is apx. 4.5 months, subject to change based on the needs of the business. The position will end at the conclusion of the assignment.

APPLICATION NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB, PLEASE INCLUDE A LINK TO YOUR PORTFOLIO OR A PDF FILE SHOWCASING THE WOMEN'S APPAREL PRODUCTS YOU HAVE DESIGNED AND COMMERCIALIZED.

Nordstrom has an opportunity for a Designer with experience in the Women's apparel category to join the team in support of this temporary assignment.

A day in the life…

  • Supports design leadership in building Seasonal Brand Design Direction for their area of responsibility.

  • Customer centric – continuous research to understand customer, trends, and shifts in the competitive landscape.

  • Owns concept & design for their assignment – ensuring it supports Brand Design Direction, Concept, and line plan needs.

  • Research materials, select fabric and trims & work closely with our print team to bring all elements of textile application to life.

  • Partners with design leadership to color the line.

  • Supports design leadership to build and curate all visual tools needed to support seasonal story telling for their assignment / team.

  • Builds strong, synergistic relationships with all cross functional partners.

  • Promotes a culture of continuous improvement that pushes innovation and accelerates expected outcomes.

You own this if you have…

  • Bachelor's degree in Design preferred

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in design industry

  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills

  • Proficiency in Adobe CS (required), MS Office suite and ability to hand-sketch. Able to quickly adapt to new technology and systems

  • Strong time management and multi-tasking skills

  • Strong understanding of industry and trends within the Active space.

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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.

Nordstrom conducts background checks and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com .

Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s (https://careers.nordstrom.com/#/contact-us/faq) for relevant information and guidelines.

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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.

$92,000.00 - $155,000.00 Annual

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

About Us

We’re a fast-moving fashion company that started as a shoe store in 1901. This heritage of service is the foundation we’re building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers. We empower our people to be innovative, creative and focused on providing the best service to our customers. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it.

Whether you’re a genius engineer, a phenomenal salesperson or a supply chain pro, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team. We reward great work, promote from within and celebrate diversity.

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HERE TO WINWe’re committed to delivering results, both today and tomorrow. We win as a team by supporting and challenging one another to be better every day.

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