Concept Designer – Women’s Accessories, Footwear & Sleepwear

Nordstrom

Concept Designer at Nordstrom creating and communicating seasonal fashion concepts for women’s accessories, footwear & sleepwear. Collaborating with teams to influence product design and brand direction.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,500 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong design and conceptual skills with a deep understanding of textiles, artwork techniques, and fabric. Proficient in industry-standard design tools and capable of conducting market analysis and trend research to inform seasonal product strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strong Design SkillsTextile KnowledgeProficient in IllustratorEffective Communication SkillsCollaborative Teamwork

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Hard Skills

Conceptual SkillsTextile KnowledgeArtwork TechniquesFabric KnowledgeMarket AnalysisData AnalyticsTrend Research

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsPositive AttitudeRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

IllustratorMicrosoft OfficePhotoshopInDesignMiro

Certifications & Qualifications

College Degree in Fashion DesignDegree in Textiles

Industry Keywords

Seasonal ConceptsColor PalletsPrint/PatternSilhouette InformationFashion PublicationsRunway Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for delivering brand-informed seasonal concepts with leadership oversight.
Understands how product design, market analysis and data analytics influence + evolve retail strategies at a brand level.
Identifies and curates color pallets, trends, print/pattern, fabric and silhouette information for specific brands.
Works with Sr. Manager of Concept and Concept Director to produce and communicate conceptual stories on a seasonal basis.
Collaborates with Design Director and partners on the implementation and execution of conceptual ideas.
Conducts color and trend research to support seasonal product priorities and merchant strategies.
Reinforces conceptual/trend information as new intel becomes available, always keeping a pulse on fashion publications, social media and the runways.
Competitively shops the market to understand the landscape, reporting back key findings to CFTs.
Influences product decisions during the development and assortment phases to ensure relevant, engaging offerings for our customer.
Has confidence to identify where assortments have strayed away from the original concept and can provide recommendations to course-correct.
Supports Sr. Manager in fostering partnerships with CFT's and oversees catering content to meet their needs.
Seasonal travel for research and/or product development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong design and conceptual skills
Strong knowledge of textiles, artwork 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.
5+ Years relevant experience preferred

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