Product Developer

As a Product Developer at Nordstrom, you will play a crucial role in driving the development of Nordstrom-owned private label products. This hybrid role requires you to work in the Seattle office at least three days a week, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to create compelling seasonal assortments that meet cost and quality standards.

• Develop products engineered to cost standards and review prototypes for quality and design intent.
• Meet product development milestones and manage pre-production tracking and reporting.
• Negotiate with vendors on costing, timelines, and minimums throughout the product lifecycle.
• Create, revise, and manage tech packs and prototypes through timely PLM system updates.
• Place developed styles in accordance with the Sourcing Strategy and provide recommendations for evolution.
• Review and reconcile failed garment and fabric test reports.

• Minimum 3 years of 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 skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Outlook; experience with Adobe Illustrator and Product Lifecycle Management preferred.