Associate Designer – Open Edit

Nordstrom

Associate Designer at Nordstrom conceptualizing and sketching design ideas for fashion. Collaborating with teams and researching industry trends for innovative fashion concepts.

Posted 4/4/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,000 - $110,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conceptualize and accurately sketch design ideas based on direction from senior designer
Prepare and present design sketches to cross-functional partners
Collaborate with design team and cross-divisional partners
Support Senior Designer to prep for key milestones
Research trends and competitive brands and report on findings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Design
Minimum 2+ years experience in design industry
Strong design portfolio and/or CV resume
Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
Strong ability to hand-sketch
Proficiency in MS Office suite and Adobe CS
Ability to work independently or as a team
Strong time management and multi-tasking skill
Strong understanding of industry and trends
Enthusiasm for Nordstrom culture and growth opportunity in a corporate environment
Ability to quickly adapt to new technology and systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

hand-sketchingdesign portfolioAdobe CSMS Office

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillstime managementmulti-taskingteamworkindependenceadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Design