Technical Apparel Design - Corporate Internship - Summer 2027

Seattle, WA

Full time

R-886419

Job Description

Nordstrom is seeking a Technical Designer Intern to join our Technical Design team within Nordstrom Made, reporting to the Senior Technical Designer. The ideal Technical Design Intern is detail-oriented, obsessed with apparel development and committed to providing outstanding customer service. Successful Interns will also have the opportunity to join Nordstrom full-time upon completion of their degree.

In this role, you’ll…

Prepare for a career as a Technical Designer, this will include:

• Assist the Technical Design team in developing clear, concise Tech Packs, including measurement worksheets and construction images, that align with Design intent and Brand DNA

• Assist in evaluating samples to ensure product specifications, quality and construction standards are executed

• Measure samples

• Support the Technical Design team and participate in fit sessions as needed

• Support the Technical Design team in meeting calendar milestones and due dates

• Support internal teams in maintaining sample organization throughout the development and production lifecycle

• Assist in special projects as directed

You own this if you…

• Are pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Apparel Design, Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern Making or a related field, graduating in 2027 or 2028.

• Bring strong organization and time management skills

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally

• Build strong interpersonal relationships

• Are able to work independently as well as collaboratively

• Are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook

• Are skilled in Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop

• Have exposure to Product Lifecycle Management software (preferred)

• Have exposure to 3D apparel development – Browzwear, CLO, Optitex (preferred)

• Have exposure to 2D pattern software – Gerber Accumark, Optitex (preferred)

• Demonstrate our core competencies: Customer Focus, Self-Development and Communicates Effectively

What’s next? We’re glad you asked…

The 2027 summer internship program is 10 weeks and will take place June 14th - August 20th in Seattle, WA. Housing will be provided for individuals living 30 miles or further from the Nordstrom corporate offices. Interviews will take place in November 2026.  We anticipate hiring decisions being made by January 2027.

The hourly rate is $25.00.

At this time, Nordstrom cannot provide sponsorship now or in the future for this role. This includes interested parties who currently hold an F-1, H-1, TN, J-1, OPT, or CPT visa.

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$22.75 - $37.50 Hourly

We’ve got you covered…

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

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben\_Overview\_07-14\_Full\_Time\_ES-US.pdf

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.

Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s (https://careers.nordstrom.com/#/contact-us/faq) for relevant information and guidelines.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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