Principal Creative Designer, Brand Marketing

Nordstrom

. Contribute to brand strategy and the role of creative in expressing and supporting it .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesLead💰 $93,500 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with strong multi-platform digital design skills and a solid understanding of design systems. Capable of driving creative projects independently while collaborating cross-functionally and mentoring junior team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Expert-Level Proficiency In FigmaExpert-Level Proficiency In Adobe Creative SuiteMulti-Platform Digital Design SkillsStrong Attention To DetailExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

FigmaAdobe Creative SuiteTypographySpatial RelationshipsSystematic Design DevelopmentDesign SystemsBrand GovernanceDigital DesignVideo Editing DirectionStore Environment Design

Soft Skills

Customer-Centric MindsetData-Informed Design ThinkingCuriosity In Leveraging AI-Powered Design Tools

Tools & Technologies

Emerging Design ToolsAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Brand StrategyCreative StrategyCross-Functional CollaborationFashion Industry Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to brand strategy and the role of creative in expressing and supporting it
Drive projects independently by developing and executing creative concepts that demonstrate vision, meet business and marketing objectives, and support brand and creative strategies
Execute digital deliverables accurately and efficiently, adapting master templates across channels and formats
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, brand, project management, and creative teams
Research and implement emerging design tools and technologies, especially those supporting automation and scaled execution
Provide inspirational thought leadership and mentor junior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expert-level proficiency in Figma, including component architecture, auto layout, variables, and shared library management
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Proven core design skills: typography, spatial relationships, and systematic design development
Solid understanding of design systems and brand governance
Strong multi-platform digital design skills across web, email, social, and display formats
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables with strong attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
Excellent communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally
Customer-centric mindset with data-informed design thinking
Curiosity in leveraging AI-powered design tools
Experience providing direction for video editing and store environment design preferred
Knowledge of and enthusiasm for fashion and the surrounding creative/intellectual universe
Résumé and portfolio link required

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