Product Developer, Men's Active - E2E, (Hybrid, Seattle)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

1d•$80,000 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Product Developer, supporting Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) apparel, you will drive the development of our Nordstrom-owned private label product. Using your product expertise and strong negotiation skills, you will build products that meet cost and quality standards. You will partner with internal teams including merchandising, design, and technical design, along with a network of external vendor partners, to create compelling seasonal assortments. Imagine the impact you will have on the products we make and deliver to our Nordstrom customers!

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience in product development, design or production in garment manufacturing.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Knowledge of raw materials and garment construction
Experience working with domestic and international manufacturers.
Strong problem solving and negotiating skills
Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal, multi-task and prioritization skills
Ability to demonstrate capabilities through a costing exercise
Proficiency in Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Product Lifecycle Management preferred

Responsibilities

Develop products that are engineered to cost standards.
Review prototypes for quality, brand aesthetic, and design intent that meets minimum order quantities and follows line plan
Meet product development milestones and calendar due dates with pre-production tracking and reporting (prototype, color, sample yardage, testing, etc.)
Negotiate with vendors through product lifecycle i.e. costing, time and action, minimums, etc.
Create, revise and manage tech packs and prototypes through accurate and timely PLM system updates
Place developed and adopted styles in accordance with the Sourcing Strategy and provide ongoing recommendations to support evolution
Review and reconcile failed garment and fabric test reports