Manager, Design and Production

Nordstrom

. Coordinate execution of the design engineering and physical production pipeline for Store Environment .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,500 - $183,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating design engineering and production processes, with a strong focus on project management and cross-functional collaboration in retail environments. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and ensure fabrication readiness while maintaining alignment with production timelines.

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Project ManagementDesign EngineeringProduction ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationFabrication Methods

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Hard Skills

Design EngineeringProduction ManagementProject ManagementFabrication MethodsEngineering SpecificationsProduction FeasibilityMaterial DecisionsPerformance ManagementWorkflow ManagementProject Tracking

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsSound JudgmentLeadershipCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in DesignBachelor’s Degree in Project Management

Industry Keywords

Retail EnvironmentsPhysical ProductionMatrixed StructureEnvironmental DesignDesign Intent

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate execution of the design engineering and physical production pipeline for Store Environment
Translate design intent into fabrication-ready specifications
Deliver finished environments across four regional shops
Lead, coach, and formally manage design engineers, including performance management and career development
Guide assignments, priorities, and first-line feedback for environmental designers with the Senior Director
Own production feasibility, engineering specifications, and fabrication readiness
Oversee production delivery across four regional shops and assign engineers to shop work as needed
Keep design projects aligned with production timelines and escalate creative-direction conflicts
Serve as primary escalation point for engineering constraints and material or fabrication decisions
Partner with production, graphic design, signage, beauty design, and store operations stakeholders
Own workflows, tools, and processes supporting engineering execution and project tracking

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, design, project management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in production management, design engineering, or project management
Experience ideally within retail environments or physical production
Demonstrated experience managing people and coordinating cross-functional design and production work
Strong project-management skills and ability to prioritize and sequence multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders
Comfort operating in a matrixed structure and guiding day-to-day work for non-direct reports
Working knowledge of fabrication methods, materials, and engineering feasibility for retail environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and shifting priorities across four regional shops
Strong problem-solving skills
Sound judgment regarding issue resolution and escalation

Benefits

Comp & perks

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