Senior Designer, Men's – Nordstrom Made

Nordstrom

. Lead the design and development of multiple apparel categories each season from concept through final production samples .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $110,500 - $183,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in apparel design, with a strong focus on fabric innovation, garment construction, and commercial viability. Proven ability to lead design teams, mentor junior designers, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality products.

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Apparel Design ExperienceGarment Construction ExpertiseFabric Development KnowledgeTeam Management and MentoringAdobe Creative Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Apparel DesignGarment ConstructionFabric DevelopmentSketchingTech Pack CreationPresentation Board CreationColor and Fabric InnovationDetail/Fit/Finish DevelopmentCommercial Product DesignMerchandising Knowledge

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsMentoringCoaching

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteAdobe Creative Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design

Industry Keywords

American Lifestyle BrandHeritage-Driven BrandOuterwear DesignTailoringStructured Wovens

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and development of multiple apparel categories each season from concept through final production samples
Conduct global research on seasonal silhouette, color, and fabric innovation
Translate research into commercially viable direction reflecting the brand's point of view
Develop and source premium fabrics, yarns, trims, hardware, and construction techniques with Production and Sourcing
Lead fittings and maintain accurate design cards and tech packs
Partner with Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to protect product integrity and maximize gross margin
Manage, mentor, and coach assistant-to-designer-level direct reports
Create presentation boards, CAD artwork, and illustrations for leadership and merchants
Maintain an archive of seasonal concepts and artwork
Report to the Design Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive apparel design experience
Experience designing within an established American lifestyle or heritage-driven brand preferred
Experience designing in outerwear, tailoring, or structured wovens preferred
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred
Experience managing, mentoring, and developing direct reports on a design team
Hands-on knowledge of fabric, silhouette, and detail/fit/finish development
Ability to track overlapping deliverables and meet seasonal deadlines
Track record of designing products that have delivered strong commercial results
Deep expertise in garment construction, sketching, and fabric
Working knowledge of merchandising and product development
Exceptional presentation and communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
Portfolio of work required for consideration

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
PTO accruals
Holidays
Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options