Assoc Designer, Women's Apparel, Nordstrom Label

Summary: Nordstrom is a leading fashion retailer, and they are seeking an Associate Designer for their Women's Apparel line. The role involves conceptualizing design ideas, supporting senior designers, and conducting market research to stay ahead of trends. Responsibilities: - Conceptualize and accurately sketch design ideas based on direction from Sr. Designer - Supports Designer / Snr Designer with assortment execution for additional category(s) or brand(s) - including collab prep, sketching, coloring cads, tech pack creation and maintenance as needed - Supports design leadership in office to build and curate visual tools needed to support seasonal story telling for their team - Consistently shop and research marketplace, including our competitors for inspirations and opportunities in product, fabric, color and silhouettes - Builds strong, synergistic relationships with all cross functional partners - Continuous research to understand customer, trends and shifts in the competitive landscapes - Ask effective questions and solicit feedback to understand needs - Promote a culture of continuous improvement to simplify, innovate, and accelerate successful outcomes Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's or associate degree in fashion - Strong college portfolio and CV resume - Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently or as a team - Proficient in MS Office Suite, Adobe CS and ability to hand-sketch. Ability to quickly adapt to new technology and systems - Positive and passionate with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment and build strong relationships with business partners & teammates - Highly organized and detail oriented with ability to multitask and prioritize - Ability to identify key trends and determine how they appropriately relate to the brand/ consumer Required Skills: Fashion design, Sketching, Tech pack creation, MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Hand-sketching, Trend analysis, Multitasking Benefits: 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.