Associate Concept Designer, Kids
Nordstrom
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Seattle • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $69,000 - $110,500 per year
About the role
- Responsible for the concept creation and process development for multiple brands, under the guidance of Sr. Manager and Design Leadership
- Has a clear understanding of brand aesthetics, seasonal product priorities, and current business needs to quickly adapt and tailor work that supports business objectives
- Builds brand‑specific seasonal color palettes that align with brand DNA and directional research in collaboration with Design Leadership
- Manages complexity by owning timelines and due dates for multiple concurrent deliverables across overlapping seasons, ensuring work is delivered accurately and on time
- Owns communication with cross function teams for their areas of ownership, making sure communication is organized and timely
- Influences product development and assortment phases by providing concept and trend insights that support relevant, engaging customer offerings
- Researches, creates, and delivers inspiring, solution‑oriented content specific to assigned categories
- Contributes to trend communication by researching market trends and validating forecasted trends in collaboration with leadership
- Drives the research behind bi-annual color maps, building physical and digital support tools
- Conducts competitive shopping to understand the market landscape and clearly communicates findings to the team and cross‑functional partners
Requirements
- Strong design and/or conceptual experience
- Passion for color theory and the role it plays in purchase behaviors
- Extensive knowledge of silhouettes, textiles, art/print techniques, fabric
- Proficient in Illustrator and capable in Microsoft, Photoshop, InDesign, Miro, etc.
- Positive and passionate with strong problem-solving skills
- Desire to work in a collaborative environment and build strong relationships with business partners & teammates
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- College degree in Fashion Design, Textiles or a related field.
- 3+ years similar experience
Benefits
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
design experienceconceptual experiencecolor theorysilhouettestextilesart techniquesprint techniquesfabric knowledge
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcollaborationrelationship buildingverbal communicationwritten communication
Certifications
college degree in Fashion Designcollege degree in Textilescollege degree in related field