Senior Concept Designer (Hybrid, Seattle)

About the role

This role sits at the intersection of creativity and strategy, with direct influence on how some of the world's most recognized luxury brands show up in Nordstrom stores. You'll serve as a key thought partner to senior leadership across categories, such as Men’s and Women’s Designer, Beauty, Fine Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags, shaping experiences that bring Nordstrom values and our commitment to customer service to life.

Responsibilities

- Bring a curious, exploratory mindset to every project — always looking for new ways to elevate the in-store experience and drive continuous improvement - Drive creative vision within Nordstrom Full-line Stores, translating brand narratives and merchandising strategies into compelling, customer-centric in-store experiences - Own the end-to-end creative concept process, from ideation through in-store rollout adaptation across the full store fleet, adapting designs across formats and scales - Navigate complex relationships with internal teams and external designer brands, aligning diverse perspectives toward shared creative goals - Excel at gathering disparate requirements and priorities across stakeholders, synthesizing them into creative solutions that drive alignment and deliver the right outcomes - Present creative concepts clearly and persuasively to audiences ranging from external brand partners to executive leadership - Take thorough meeting notes and clearly document decisions, changes, and rationale throughout the full project life cycle

Requirements

- 10+ years of experience in concept design through project execution, supported by a degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field, and a strong foundation in experiential design within fast-paced luxury retail environments - Exceptional communication and presentation skills — a clear, confident communicator and problem solver who is detail-oriented and builds trust across multidisciplinary teams to drive effective decision-making - A forward-thinking creative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and driving business results through design, including proficiency in industry tools (SketchUp, 3D rendering software, Revit/AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Smartsheet) and willingness to travel up to 50% in support of business goals

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field - Proven track record of successful project execution - Experience working with luxury brands and fast-paced retail environments - Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Skills

- Proficiency in SketchUp, 3D rendering software, Revit/AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Smartsheet - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Creative problem-solving abilities - Strong organizational and time management skills

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 - Performance-based incentives/bonuses - 401(k) plan - Additional state and location specific notices can be found in the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.