The print designer ensures overall print designs created meet the needs of the brand and target customer. The ideal candidate has the ability to create exclusive prints with the appropriate hand and market relevance to be compelling to the brand’s customer.
The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations. WA - $80,000-132,000
REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Textile Design & Minimum 3 years designing original print artwork.
Must be able to hand render artwork to a proficient level.
Strong knowledge of historical art and textile influences.
Strong understanding of current trends and styles in Fashion, Accessories and/or Home industry & print design is ideal.
Strong understanding of print design and color theory principles.
Strong understanding of fabric construction and industry printing techniques.
Solid organizational skills and ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines.
Solid proficiency in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator. NedGraphics preferred.
Knowledge of copyright registration and trademark infringement laws in regards to designing original artwork and utilizing purchased artwork for manufacturing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create new, original print and pattern designs for target market
Knowledge of repeats appropriate to vendor capabilities
Present and communicate visually to team patterns and color concepts that are trend, seasonal and brand appropriate.
Deliver results within budget expectations and understand financial impact of decisions – current status is not control other than awareness of vendor capabilities
Conduct research to support print design and color pattern direction
Research and report on industry print and art related trend direction, color direction, and technique innovations
Research, develop and present original print ideas for print and pattern duplication should we delete.
Awareness of brand alignment cross categories and cross departments.
BENEFITS + PERKS
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
