Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) - Assistant Product Developer - Women's Active and Specialized - Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom • Seattle, WA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Assistant Product Developer on the Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) team, you will partner with Product Developers, Merchants, and manufacturers to develop products that make our customers feel good and look their best! Imagine seeing the products you have influenced come to life as favorites with your customers! A Day in the Life... Assist in the development of products that are engineered to cost standards and move toward category ownership. Review prototypes compared to tech pack Support PD in meeting product development milestones and calendar due dates. Create, revise and manage tech packs and prototypes through accurate and timely PLM system updates. Track & monitor samples Review and reconcile fabric/garment test reports Support the PD in negotiation with vendors through product lifecycle i.e. costing, time and action, minimums, etc. Place developed and adopted styles in accordance with the Sourcing Strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Up to 2 years’ experience in product development, design or production in garment manufacturing
• Strong problem solving and negotiating skills
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Experienced in Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of products that are engineered to cost standards and move toward category ownership.
• Review prototypes compared to tech pack
• Support PD in meeting product development milestones and calendar due dates.
• Create, revise and manage tech packs and prototypes through accurate and timely PLM system updates.
• Track & monitor samples
• Review and reconcile fabric/garment test reports
• Support the PD in negotiation with vendors through product lifecycle i.e. costing, time and action, minimums, etc.
• Place developed and adopted styles in accordance with the Sourcing Strategy

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
• 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level