Associate Designer – Men's Apparel

Nordstrom

. Conceptualize and accurately sketch design ideas based on direction from senior designer .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,000 - $110,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong design capabilities with a focus on hand-sketching, effective communication, and collaboration within cross-functional teams. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office, with a solid understanding of industry trends and a commitment to corporate culture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Design2+ Years Experience In Design IndustryProficiency In Adobe Creative SuiteStrong Hand-Sketching AbilityEffective Written And Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Hand-SketchingDesign PortfolioTrend ResearchTime ManagementMulti-Tasking

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteAdobe Creative Suite

Industry Keywords

Design IndustryCorporate EnvironmentCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conceptualize and accurately sketch design ideas based on direction from senior designer
Prepare and present design sketches to cross-functional partners
Collaborate with design team and cross-divisional partners
Support Senior Designer to prep for key milestones
Research trends and competitive brands and report on findings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Design
Minimum 2+ years experience in design industry
Strong design portfolio and/or CV resume
Clear and effective written and verbal communication
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong ability to hand-sketch
Proficiency in MS Office suite and Adobe CS
Ability to work independently or as a team
Strong time management and multi-tasking skill
Strong understanding of industry and trends
Enthusiasm for Nordstrom culture and growth opportunity in a corporate environment
Ability to quickly adapt to new technology and systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision
Dental
Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount
EAP Resources
Performance-based incentives/bonuses may be available
401k
PTO accruals
Holidays