Technical Designer - Nordstrom Suiting and Wovens - (Hybrid) - Seattle, WA

Job DescriptionThe ideal Technical Designer is detail-oriented, obsessed with apparel development and committed to providing outstanding customer service.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional peers and external partners to ensure product is aligned with development strategies and business needs Develop clear, concise Tech Packs to include measurement worksheet and construction images to align with Design intent and Brand DNA Evaluate samples to ensure product specifications, quality and construction standards are being executed Follow the sample through fit approvals to production to ensure intent is met Communicate fit comments to suppliers to achieve desired corrections Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline product development and production processes, escalating when leadership involvement is needed Build trusting relationships with suppliers and maintain close dialogue regarding capacity and calendar Align and deliver to agreed calendar milestones Partner with Pattern Engineer and Design Team on block pattern development to align with brand benchmarks Analyze market research and customer review data to drive recommendations Conduct wear tests Collaborate with internal teams to maintain sample organization throughout development and production lifecycle Comfortably work across various categories and product types Exposure to fit model go-sees and measuring live models Schedule and lead fit sessions Participate in special projects as directed Partner with and mentor new-hires through various Technical Design stations of work Core CompetenciesCustomer Focus Communicates Effectively Builds Trust Functional CompetenciesProduct Lifecycle Management Software Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint Working knowledge of Grade Rules and tolerances Exposure to 3D apparel development preferred – Browzwear, CLO, Optitex Exposure to 2D pattern software preferred – Gerber Accumark, Optitex Working exp