Concept Designer - Women’s Accessories, Footwear & Sleepwear, Hybrid (Seattle, WA)
$93,500–$155,000 year
HybridSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Deliver seasonal concepts at a brand-level to Nordstrom Made partners, kicking off the design process and influencing brand direction. Conduct color and trend research to support seasonal product priorities, reinforcing conceptual intel from fashion publications, social media, and runways. Competitively shop the market to understand the landscape, reporting key findings to CFTs and influencing product decisions during development and assortment phases. Identify where assortments stray from the original concept and provide recommendations to course-correct, while championing efficiencies across multiple category reports. Present conceptual stories to leadership and tailor conversations to the audience. Seasonal travel for research and product development is required.
Required Qualifications
- Strong design and conceptual skills
- Strong knowledge of textiles, artwork techniques & fabric
- Proficient in Illustrator
- Capable in Microsoft
- Capable in Photoshop
- Capable in InDesign
- Capable in Miro
- College degree in Fashion Design, Textiles or a related field
- 5+ Years relevant experience preferred
Desired Qualifications
- Positive and passionate with strong problem-solving skills
- Desire to work in a collaborative environment and build strong relationships with business partners & teammates
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
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