Associate Creative Director

Nordstrom

Associate Creative Director leading and mentoring Nordstrom's internal creative team. Delivering world-class marketing campaigns across digital channels, print, and store environments.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $131,500 - $210,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in creative direction, leading teams to deliver impactful brand storytelling across multiple channels. Possesses strong leadership and collaboration skills, with a strategic mindset focused on customer engagement and trend analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative Direction ExperienceTeam LeadershipOmni-Channel Campaign DevelopmentProficiency in Adobe Creative SuiteCustomer-Centric Strategic Mindset

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Hard Skills

Creative DirectionCampaign DevelopmentContent StrategyResearch SkillsTrend Analysis

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCollaborationPresentation SkillsCultural Awareness

Tools & Technologies

FigmaKeynoteAdobe Creative Suite

Industry Keywords

Retail EnvironmentIntegrated CampaignsDigital ChannelsPrint MediaVisual References

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor the internal Nordstrom creative team, delivering world-class work that connects with customers and drives results
Collaborate closely with peers, partners, and the Creative Director to concept, develop, and deliver brand, fashion, and product storytelling campaigns across digital channels, print, and store environments
Lead in-house ideation while providing creative guidance and expertise to external partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of creative direction experience, including a minimum of 3 years leading a team
Bachelor's or master's degree in design, marketing, fashion, arts, advertising, journalism, or a related field — or equivalent experience
Proven success in high-volume, fast-paced omni-channel or retail environments
A portfolio demonstrating integrated campaigns across TV/film, digital, OOH, social media, and print
Experience collaborating with photo art directors, producers, videographers, stylists, set designers, graphic designers, and copywriters
Strong leadership skills navigating complex retail and cross-functional organizations
Comfort presenting concepts at the executive level to diverse audiences
Deep knowledge of influential image makers, photographic styles, and visual references
Experience supporting editorial and content strategy
A customer-centric, strategic mindset with strong cultural awareness — able to identify macro and micro trends and determine their relevance for the Nordstrom customer
Excellent research skills and an ability to quickly absorb and synthesize reference material
A strong aptitude for leveraging AI technologies to drive efficiency and innovation
Proficiency in Figma, Keynote, and the Adobe Creative Suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
PTO accruals, Holidays, and more