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Nordstrom

Technical Designer, Women's Active Apparel

Nordstrom

. Collaborate with cross-functional peers and external partners to align products with development strategies and business needs .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $132,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Technical Design with a focus on performance apparel, including fit evaluation, construction standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in developing Tech Packs and managing product development processes to ensure quality and alignment with business needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Technical Design ExperiencePerformance Apparel KnowledgeFit Evaluation SkillsTech Pack Development3D Design Tool Familiarity

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Hard Skills
Technical DesignFit EvaluationTech Pack DevelopmentKnit Fabric KnowledgeStretch Fabric KnowledgeConstruction StandardsActive Product Construction TechniquesPerformance Fit UnderstandingMeasurement WorksheetsSample Evaluation
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal Skills
Tools & Technologies
3D Design Tools
Industry Keywords
Apparel DesignApparel ManufacturingPattern MakingProduct DevelopmentCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Collaborate with cross-functional peers and external partners to align products with development strategies and business needs
  • Develop Tech Packs with measurement worksheets and construction images
  • Lead fit sessions and evaluate samples for specifications, quality, and construction standards
  • Partner with design and suppliers to perfect fit, stretch recovery, and seam construction on knit and performance fabrics
  • Follow samples through fit approvals in development and production
  • Communicate fit comments to suppliers to achieve desired corrections
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline product development and production processes, escalating when leadership involvement is needed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in Technical Design or related field
  • Preferred: Active or performance apparel experience, including knit and stretch fabrics and active product construction techniques
  • Preferred: Strong understanding of performance fit and fit on the body in motion
  • Familiarity with 3D design tools is a plus
  • A Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Apparel Design, Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern Making or related field or equivalent industry experience
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Clear, effective written and verbal communication
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

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 eligible
  • 401k
  • PTO accruals
  • Holidays