Division: Nordstrom Product Group
Category: Product Design and Development
Number: 602751
Date Posted: May 21, 2009
Location: Seattle, Washington
Nordstrom is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers. Since 1901, our people and their commitment to customer service is what set us apart. We offer a wide variety of quality apparel, shoes and accessories for men, women and children at our stores across the country. We remain committed to the simple idea on which our company was founded: offer each customer the best possible service, quality, value and selection. That's why we're committed to hiring individuals who share our passion for outstanding service.
At Nordstrom, we're proud to be named to Fortune magazine's list of "100 Best Companies to Work for." We believe this recognition comes from our desire to empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails.
We are currently looking for a talented/ambitious individual to join our Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) team! The Senior Print Designer is responsible for creating and recommending original print designs and artwork for a Brand or Division. The Senior Print Designer plays a key role in the overall concept and execution of print design for a Brand, collaborates with the Design Director and Design team to achieve design & business goals. The Senior Print Designer is highly creative, will mentor other Print designers on their team and provide expertise and oversight in all activities relating to print design for a Brand. The following aspects of duties within the Women's Specialize are listed below:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create original print and pattern designs for target market
Deliver quality product execution and adhere to development time lines
Collaborates and educates Design on pattern/color trend
Develop artwork and colorways to be factory ready, i.e. putting specific repeat sizes and working with color limitations
Responsible for meeting and buying artwork from Print Representatives
Delivers results within budget expectations, understands impact of decisions
Strong understandings of pattern repeats and print process for production
Responsible for finding new ways to streamline processes and reduce lead times
Demonstrate leadership within design community and in product development community
Approve strike offs and knitdowns for print and pattern
Research and report on industry print and art related trend direction, color direction, and technical innovations approximately 6-9 months ahead of season
Organizational skills necessary to manager multiple tasks projects and complete them within deadlines
Contribute to overall Print trend and direction for each season for Brand or Division
Research emerging trend and inspiration as they relate to Brand or Division
Present strike offs and print developments for design review
Research, develop and present development own ideas for ideas for print and pattern
Strong understanding of product development from conceptualization to final product
Knowledge of copyright registration and trademark infringement laws in regards to designing original art and utilizing purchased artwork for apparel manufacturing
QUALIFICATIONS:
Exceptional ability to understand the needs of a market and develop print and pattern to fit that market
Sophisticated color sense and ability to color prints using seasonal trend palettes
Present and communicate visually to Buyers and Brand team, pattern and color concepts, through trend presentations and artwork
Responsible to re-rendering styles and creating repeats with limited information from purchased artwork
Ability to articulate ideas clearly, excellent communication skills to communicate ideas and inspiration to other and to interact with Design team
Sketchbook or examples of original artwork displaying high degree of creativity and talent
Must be able to hand render artwork
5+ years of fashion industry designing original print artwork
Strong understanding of current trends and styles in fashion industry and apparel print design
Knowledge of historical art and textile influences
Strong skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, as well as Outlook, Excel and Word
Please apply on-line. This is an extremely creative & artistic position ~this is not a graphic design position but rather a position with a focus on print design for apparel products. If you are interested, please submit at least 10-15 digital samples of your artwork as well as samples of your hand sketches to: linda.tiliano@ nordstrom.com or mail 10-15 color copies of samples to:
Nordstrom Recruiting
Attn: Linda Marie Tiliano
1700 7th Ave., Suite 1000
Seattle, WA 98101
Please do not send samples until after you have applied on line. Also do not send original artwork - samples will not be returned.
As a Nordstrom employee, you can feel confident that your health and well-being are among our highest priorities. We offer a comprehensive, flexible employee benefits package that includes medical/vision and dental coverage, a generous merchandise discount, an employer-matched 401(K) savings and profit sharing plan and much more.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment.
The above information on this definition has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. No Visa Sponsorship available for this position.
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