Retail Director – Designer

Nordstrom

Retail Director managing Designer categories at Nordstrom in Seattle. Leading execution and onboarding for retail management and visual merchandising strategies.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary connector between the Designer buying team, Creative / Fashion Director, and store leadership
Own in-store execution across the Designer division
Lead floor placement and assortment localization with Planning and Buying
Partner with Visual Merchandising to bring seasonal brand stories to life
Own the onboarding of new store and department managers
Monitor in-store execution across the fleet

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in retail management
Strong leadership and team management skills
Proficiency in visual merchandising and retail strategies
Knowledge of market trends in the designer fashion industry

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Visual MerchandisingRetail StrategiesAssortment LocalizationFloor PlacementIn-Store Execution

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam Management