Senior Print Designer - Kids, Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

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 per week.

About the role

As the Senior Print Designer, you will partner with our in-house Design team, creating original artwork for our Nordstrom Made brands. The ideal candidate is an artist who can 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from concept to completion while partnering with the Director to ensure alignment on priorities and artwork direction.
• Consistently shop and research the marketplace, including competitors, for inspirations and opportunities in product, fabric, wash, and color.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of the contemporary market; may lead multiple brands and categories.
• Research, identify, and present print and color trend direction; create and present design boards for each season showcasing print direction.
• Create artwork and prints for each season.
• Actively participate in the conceptual development of print stories and seasonal direction.
• Ensure prints are consistent with market trends and business strategy, designed within cost and technical parameters, and align with the overarching seasonal direction.
• Provide leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise, affecting the results of the operating area.
• Develop staff through coaching, providing performance feedback, effective performance assessments, and development plans; create an effective work environment by setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance, and maintaining open communications.
• Own partnership with cross-functional teams (CFTs) and oversee catering content to meet their needs.
• Seasonal travel for research and/or product development.

Requirements

• Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design, Textile, Print, or Graphic Design.
• 7–10 years of experience.
• Strong design and conceptual skills, with a strong sense of textile and color application and knowledge of textiles, artwork techniques, and fabric.
• Ability to identify key trends and determine how they appropriately relate to the brand/consumer.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, 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.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coach, manage, and develop skills of direct reports.

Pay

Pay range: $93,500.00 – $155,000.00 annual. Pay offers are dependent on location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Retirement and 401k plans.
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and accruals.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Merchandise discount and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources.