Manager, Technical Design (HYBRID, WA)

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NOTE: This position is offered as a hybrid role in the Seattle, WA area. You must be willing to work in office at the Nordstrom Seattle office a minimum of 4 days/week in order to be considered for this position.
As the Manager of Technical Design you will support a team of technical designers that range in level from Senior to Assistant. You and your team are responsible for the fit integrity of a division of our Nordstrom private brands (either Women’s or Men’s and Kids) through fit consistency and construction. This position reports to the Director of Technical Design and is based in our Seattle headquarters office.
A day in the life…

• Manage the development and maintenance of consistent size and fit standards, grade rules and tolerances
• Manage and partner with appropriate resources to develop and maintain complete spec packs, blocks and patterns
• Develop and manage calendar and ensure product requirements are met for a timely delivery
• Partner with factories to train the brand standards and ensure they are being met in production
• Ensure final fit of products meet brand requirements
• Research and resolve issues using appropriate resources and take corrective actions to prevent future undesirable outcomes
• Hire and supervise an efficient and effective team that understands and interprets designs accurately and meets the needs of each functional area
• Coach team through performance feedback, goal-setting and development plans
  

You own this if you have…

• 7+ years of Apparel Technical Design experience, required; Pattern Engineering experience, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 2+ years in a leadership role, developing and mentoring teams with a strong business acumen and experience creating actionable team goals that provide clarity and direction enabling others to execute
• Advanced knowledge of fit, establishing grade rules, block creation and pattern making with a thorough understanding of garment build, construction, and manufacturing process
• Knowledge of 3D (Browzwear, Clo or comparable program), PLM and Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop and Gerber
• Full accountability of functional responsibilities and problem-solving expertise with flexibility and adaptability to support changing needs of the business
• Ability to maintain pulse on current environment of the organization and strong communication & negotiation skills to help reach best possible outcomes
• Willingness and ability to travel domestic and international
  

We’ve got you covered…
Benefits
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

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

A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
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Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$103,500.00 - $175,000.00 Annual
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser:

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Retail

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