Product Developer, Women's Apparel - Rack (Hbyrid, Seattle)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nordstrom is hiring a Product Developer to support Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) apparel and develop Nordstrom-owned private-label products. The role drives product development to meet cost and quality standards, partnering with merchandising, design, and technical design teams as well as external vendor partners to create seasonal assortments. The position is based at Nordstrom's downtown Seattle headquarters and follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one remote workday each week.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in product development, design, or production in garment manufacturing.
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 skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to demonstrate capabilities through a costing exercise.
Proficiency in Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Product Lifecycle Management.

Responsibilities

Develop products that meet cost standards.
Review prototypes for quality, brand aesthetic, and design intent, ensuring they meet minimum order quantities and follow the line plan.
Meet product development milestones and calendar due dates through pre-production tracking and reporting, including prototypes, colors, sample yardage, and testing.
Negotiate with vendors throughout the product lifecycle on costing, timing and action plans, minimums, and related matters.
Create, revise, and manage tech packs and prototypes through accurate, timely updates in the PLM system.
Place developed and adopted styles in accordance with the Sourcing Strategy and provide ongoing recommendations to support its evolution.
Review and reconcile failed garment and fabric test reports.