Hybrid Associate Concept Designer, Kids

at Nordstrom

• Job title: Associate Concept Designer, Kids
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $69,000 - $110,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Seattle, United States

About the role

• Associate Concept Designer creating trend concepts and seasonal color palettes for multiple brands at Nordstrom. Collaborating with design leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver engaging customer offerings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the concept creation and process development for multiple brands, under the guidance of Sr. Manager and Design Leadership
• Has a clear understanding of brand aesthetics, seasonal product priorities, and current business needs to quickly adapt and tailor work that supports business objectives
• Builds brand‑specific seasonal color palettes that align with brand DNA and directional research in collaboration with Design Leadership
• Manages complexity by owning timelines and due dates for multiple concurrent deliverables across overlapping seasons, ensuring work is delivered accurately and on time
• Owns communication with cross function teams for their areas of ownership, making sure communication is organized and timely
• Influences product development and assortment phases by providing concept and trend insights that support relevant, engaging customer offerings
• Researches, creates, and delivers inspiring, solution‑oriented content specific to assigned categories
• Contributes to trend communication by researching market trends and validating forecasted trends in collaboration with leadership
• Drives the research behind bi-annual color maps, building physical and digital support tools
• Conducts competitive shopping to understand the market landscape and clearly communicates findings to the team and cross‑functional partners

Requirements

• Strong design and/or conceptual experience
• Passion for color theory and the role it plays in purchase behaviors
• Extensive knowledge of silhouettes, textiles, art/print 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.
• 3+ years similar experience

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources