Nordstrom
Job Description
Role Purpose:
As a XD Design Manager, you lead a team of 4-7 XD designers while maintaining hands‑on design involvement. You balance people leadership with design strategy, ensuring your team delivers exceptional work while growing their careers.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide design direction and quality oversight for your team's work
Influence product roadmap and business strategy through design insights and user advocacy
Partner with PM and Engineering leads to align on priorities and delivery
Contribute hands‑on design work for strategic initiatives (20‑40% of time)
Drive XD process improvements and operational excellence within your team
Collaborate with other XD managers on org‑wide initiatives and standards
Present team work and strategy to senior stakeholders
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of XD designers through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career planning
Recruit and hire XD talent; build a strong, collaborative team culture
You Own This If You Have:
6+ years of XD design experience with 1‑2 years of direct people management
Strong portfolio demonstrating design leadership and strategic thinking
High skill‑level with both UX and visual/UI design
Proven track record of developing talent and building high‑performing teams
Experience with agile development processes and cross‑functional collaboration
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
Servant leadership philosophy with focus on team member growth
We’ve got you covered… 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.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.
Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.
© 2022Nordstrom, Inc
Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.
Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date.
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.
$166,000.00 - $258,000.00 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: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf
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Key Responsibilities:
Provide design direction and quality oversight for your team's work
Influence product roadmap and business strategy through design insights and user advocacy
Partner with PM and Engineering leads to align on priorities and delivery
Contribute hands‑on design work for strategic initiatives (20‑40% of time)
Drive XD process improvements and operational excellence within your team
Collaborate with other XD managers on org‑wide initiatives and standards
Present team work and strategy to senior stakeholders
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of XD designers through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career planning
Recruit and hire XD talent; build a strong, collaborative team culture
You Own This If You Have:
6+ years of XD design experience with 1‑2 years of direct people management
Strong portfolio demonstrating design leadership and strategic thinking
High skill‑level with both UX and visual/UI design
Proven track record of developing talent and building high‑performing teams
Experience with agile development processes and cross‑functional collaboration
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
Servant leadership philosophy with focus on team member growth
We’ve got you covered… 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.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.
Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.
© 2022Nordstrom, Inc
Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.
Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date.
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.
$166,000.00 - $258,000.00 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: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf
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