Product Developer- (Hybrid-Seattle, WA)
About The Position
As a Product Developer for Women's Vertical, 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! A day in the life… 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
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.
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Product Lifecycle Management preferred
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Product Lifecycle Management
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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
