Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) apparel needs a Product Developer to drive the development of Nordstrom-owned private label product, ensuring it meets cost and quality standards while creating compelling seasonal assortments.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in product development, design or production in garment manufacturing.
- Knowledge of raw materials and garment construction
- Experience working with domestic and international manufacturers.
- Ability to demonstrate capabilities through a costing exercise
- Proficiency in Excel and Outlook.
- 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
Other
- This position is offered as a hybrid role in the Seattle, WA area. You must be willing to work in office at the Nordstrom Seattle office a minimum of 4 days/week to be considered for this position.
- strong negotiation skills
- Strong problem solving and negotiating skills
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal, multi-task and prioritization skills
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
