Design Director, Women's

Summary

The Design Director, Women’s will set the creative vision and brand DNA for multiple Nordstrom Made womenswear labels, leading design strategy that is culturally relevant and commercially grounded. This hybrid Seattle role leads and develops high-performing design teams and partners cross-functionally to translate brand vision into successful assortments. The position requires a strategic, creative leader who balances innovation with business discipline.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead seasonal creative direction and distinct brand identities for multiple womenswear labels.
• Inspire, mentor, and grow a high-performing design organization across talent levels.
• Translate brand vision into line plans, visual storytelling, and assortments that meet financial targets.
• Collaborate with merchandising, planning, production, technology, and marketing to ensure disciplined execution.
• Lead seasonal reviews and present creative direction to influence stakeholders and drive decisions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading fashion design teams, preferably overseeing multiple brands or categories.
• Proven ability to build and scale creative organizations and develop talent.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience translating design into performing assortments.
• Excellent digital fluency and presentation skills for visual storytelling and stakeholder influence.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field; collaborative, enterprise-minded leadership style.