Assistant Technical Designer, Rack Women's Apparel

Nordstrom

. Assist Technical Design Team to develop clear, concise Tech Packs to include measurement worksheet and construction images to align with Design intent and Brand DNA .

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $52,600 - $84,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Technical Design Team to develop clear, concise Tech Packs to include measurement worksheet and construction images to align with Design intent and Brand DNA
Assist in evaluating samples to ensure product specifications, quality and construction standards are executed
Measure samples
Support Technical Design Team and participate in fit sessions as needed
Support Technical Design Team to meet calendar milestones and due dates
Support internal teams to maintain sample organization throughout development and production lifecycle
Assist in special projects as directed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern Making or equivalent industry experience
1+ years of experience in Technical Design, preferably within Women's apparel.
Organization and time management skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Strong interpersonal skills, including clear, effective written and verbal communication
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.
Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop
Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management Software, preferred
Exposure to 3D apparel development preferred – Browzwear, CLO, Optitex
Exposure to 2D pattern software preferred – Gerber Accumark, Optitex

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

Technical DesignApparel DesignPattern MakingMeasurementQuality StandardsConstruction StandardsProduct Lifecycle Management Software3D Apparel Development2D Pattern SoftwareSample Evaluation

Soft Skills

OrganizationTime ManagementIndependent WorkCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel DesignBachelor’s Degree in Apparel ManufacturingBachelor’s Degree in Pattern Making