Technical Designer - Nordstrom Suiting and Wovens - (Hybrid) - Seattle, WA
Core
Technical Designer responsible for apparel development, creating tech packs, managing fit sessions, and ensuring product specifications align with brand standards for suiting and wovens.
Role type
Senior Technical Designer (Apparel)
Builds
Apparel products (suiting and wovens) for Nordstrom customers
Domain
Retail Apparel / Fashion
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Tech pack creation, fit session management, sample evaluation, supplier communication, pattern development collaboration, market research analysis, wear test coordination
Preferred skills
3D apparel development (Browzwear, CLO, Optitex), 2D pattern software (Gerber Accumark, Optitex)
Technologies
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Product Lifecycle Management Software
Responsibilities
Develop clear tech packs with measurement worksheets and construction images; evaluate samples to ensure quality and construction standards; lead fit sessions and communicate fit comments to suppliers; collaborate on block pattern development; analyze market research and customer review data to drive recommendations; conduct wear tests; mentor new hires through technical design stations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC