VM Environmental Designer Principal- Seattle, WA
Core
Sets creative direction and strategic vision for environmental design across Nordstrom stores, driving innovation in store environments and experiential design to align with brand identity and business objectives.
Role type
Principal Environmental Designer (Retail Strategy & Design Leadership)
Builds
Store concepts, Scaled Events, brand activations, and scalable design systems for physical retail environments.
Domain
Retail / Environmental Design / Visual Merchandising
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic visioning, cross-functional leadership, stakeholder influence, 3D spatial design, material and fabrication knowledge, design system development, innovation in sustainability and production methods, project feasibility evaluation.
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Nordstrom brand and retail landscape, experience with sustainability practices, scalable design systems.
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, CAD
Responsibilities
Define and lead creative vision for large-scale environmental design initiatives; partner with senior leadership to align design strategies with business goals; oversee development of design systems and standards; guide and mentor design teams; present design strategies to executive stakeholders; lead innovation in materials and sustainability; evaluate and approve high-impact design proposals.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
