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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Designer - Women's Open Edit & BP Sweaters and Knits, Hybrid (Seattle, WA) - **Company:** Nordstrom, Inc. - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $132,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27946222/Technical-Designer-Women-S-Open-Edit-Bp-Sweaters-Knits-Hybrid-Seattle-Wa-Washington-Seattle-7373 ## About the Role The ideal Technical Designer is detail-oriented, obsessed with apparel development and committed to providing outstanding customer service., * 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 experience in communicating with vendors where English may not be their first language, * Bachelor's Degree preferably in Apparel Design, Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern Making or related field or equivalent industry experience * Minimum 5 year's experience in Technical Design or related field * Strong organization and time management skills * Clear, effective written and verbal communication * Strong interpersonal skills * Able to work independently as well as collaboratively * Experience fully developing fashioned sweaters ## Description * Collaborate 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 ## Related Videos - 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