Technical Designer – Women's Open Edit, BP Sweaters and Knits

Nordstrom

Technical Designer developing women’s sweaters and knits for Nordstrom’s fashion retail business. Managing tech packs, fit approvals, supplier corrections, and production quality.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $132,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Technical Design with a strong focus on product development, including experience in developing Tech Packs, conducting fit sessions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in using industry-standard software for pattern making and product lifecycle management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Design ExperienceProduct Lifecycle Management SoftwareAdobe Creative Suite3D Apparel DevelopmentStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Technical DesignTech Pack DevelopmentFit Approval ProcessGrade Rules KnowledgeFashioned Sweater DevelopmentSample EvaluationPattern MakingWear Testing2D Pattern Software3D Apparel Development

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCollaborative WorkEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointBrowzwearCLOOptitexGerber AccumarkProduct Lifecycle Management Software

Industry Keywords

Apparel DesignApparel ManufacturingPattern MakingFit Model Go-SeesMeasurement StandardsSupplier Relationship ManagementMarket Research AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationProduction ProcessesTechnical Design Stations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with cross-functional peers and external partners to align products with development strategies and business needs
Develop Tech Packs including measurement worksheets and construction images
Evaluate samples for specifications, quality, and construction standards
Follow samples through fit approvals to production
Communicate fit comments to suppliers to achieve desired corrections
Streamline product development and production processes, escalating when leadership involvement is needed
Build supplier relationships and maintain dialogue regarding capacity and calendars
Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones
Partner with Pattern Engineering and Design on block pattern development
Analyze market research and customer review data to drive recommendations
Conduct wear tests
Maintain sample organization throughout development and production
Work across various categories and product types
Schedule and lead fit sessions
Participate in special projects
Partner with and mentor new hires through Technical Design stations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Apparel Design, Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern Making or related field or equivalent industry experience
Minimum 5 year’s experience in Technical Design or related field
Strong organization and time management skills
Clear, effective written and verbal communication
Strong interpersonal skills
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively
Experience fully developing fashioned sweaters
Working knowledge of Grade Rules and tolerances
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management Software
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Working experience communicating with vendors where English may not be their first language
Exposure to fit model go-sees and measuring live models
3D apparel development experience preferred: Browzwear, CLO, Optitex
2D pattern software experience preferred: Gerber Accumark, Optitex

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Performance-based incentives/bonuses may be eligible
401k
PTO accruals
Holidays