Copy Principal, Nordstrom Rack (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

$94K/yr – $155K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 8 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and evolve the brand voice across channels, build scalable copy systems, and lead messaging strategy while mentoring teams.

  • Define voice systems and playbooks
  • Lead storytelling for key brand moments
  • Mentor writers and editors

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Help author and evolve the brand voice across channels and campaigns, in partnership with the Content Creative Director
  • Build and maintain scalable copy systems and playbooks that enable consistency at scale
  • Ensure voice is both distinctive and flexible across formats, audiences, and moments
  • Maintain fluency in Rack's established voice systems (e.g., Practical Swagger structure, brand copy bank) and evolve them as formats and platforms expand
  • Lead messaging strategy and storytelling for key brand moments
  • Translate business, marketing, and merchandising goals into clear, effective customer-facing copy
  • Partner cross-functionally to align messaging with broader brand and campaign strategy
  • Write and shape scripts, hooks, and captions for mid-funnel (MF) video and social-first content, adapting brand voice to platform norms
  • Partner with Video and Social/Influencer teams from concept, not after the cut is locked
  • Track platform storytelling trends and translate what works into brand-appropriate formats

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in brand copywriting (retail, fashion, lifestyle, or agency preferred)
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating voice, campaign work, and systems thinking
  • Ability to learn and apply a structured brand voice system quickly and consistently
  • Experience writing for social and short-form video (scripts, captions, hooks)
  • Experience leading messaging strategy across multiple channels
  • Proven ability to guide teams and influence cross-functional partners
  • Hands-on experience integrating AI or automation into a copywriting workflow
  • Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills

Benefits

  • 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.
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47K employees (5,005 in marketing)
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    Post IPO Equity
  • Sep 2022
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