Assistant Product Developer

Title: Nordstrom Made - Assistant Product Developer - Non-Apparel - Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

Location: Seattle, WA

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days/week in office)

Salary: $52,600–$84,200 annually (Washington)

Job Description:

Note: 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 in order to be considered for this position.

As an Assistant Product Developer on the Nordstrom Made team, you will partner with Product Developers, Merchants, and manufacturers to develop products that make our customers feel good and look their best! Imagine seeing the products you have influenced come to life as favorites with your customers!

A Day in the Life...

• Assist in the development of products that are engineered to cost standards and move toward category ownership.  Review prototypes compared to tech pack

• Support PD in meeting product development milestones and calendar due dates.

• Create, revise and manage tech packs and prototypes through accurate and timely PLM system updates.

• Track & monitor samples

• Review and reconcile fabric/garment test reports

• Support the PD in negotiation with vendors through product lifecycle i.e. costing, time and action, minimums, etc.

• Place developed and adopted styles in accordance with the Sourcing Strategy

You Own this if You Have...

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Up to 2 years’ experience in product development, design or production in garment manufacturing

• Strong problem solving and negotiating skills

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills

• Experienced in Excel and Outlook

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. 
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Washington: $52,600.00 - 84,200.00 Annual

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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