Job Description
NOTE: This position is located at Nordstrom's downtown Seattle headquarters and follows a hybrid work model, with four days in the office and one remote workday each week.
We don't just sell cutting-edge fashion and accessories - we create them. Our talented fashion design team, the Nordstrom Product Group (NPG), develops, designs, produces, and sources all Nordstrom-brand products. From traditional to trendy, this team shapes the styles and looks our customers love. And now, we have an exciting opportunity to join this team.
As a Senior Product Developer, you will drive the development of Nordstrom-owned private label product, and you will mentor other Developers. 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.
A day in the life...
Develop products, with increased style count in breadth and/or scope, that are engineered to cost standards and review proto@types 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 (proto@type, color, sample yardage, testing, etc.).
Lead negotiations with vendors through product lifecycle i.e. costing, time and action, minimums, etc.
Lead and mentor other product developers within brand team through product development, calendar milestones, sourcing strategy and adoption reporting
Place developed and adopted styles in accordance with the Sourcing Strategy and provide ongoing recommendations to support evolution.
Provide costing rollups for brand or classification at final cost.
Identify potential Raw Materials/Sourcing opportunity for efficiency & speed. Identify root causes and process improvement opportunities
Analyze and leverage company reports to review business, category needs/trends.
You own this if you have...
Bachelor's Degree, preferred
Minimum 7 years' experience in product development, design or production in garment manufacturing
Knowledge of raw materials and garment construction.
Experience working and communicating with domestic and international manufacturers
Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills working with multiple leadership levels
Ability to provide leadership, supervision and direction to peers through development process
Ability to demonstrate capabilities through a costing exercise
Proficiency in Excel and Outlook
Familiarity with a Product Lifecycle Management system, preferred
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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
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.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
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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.
$93,500.00 - $155,000.00 Annual
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\17-19.pdf
About Us
We're a fast-moving fashion company that started as a shoe store in 1901. This heritage of service is the foundation we're building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers. We empower our people to be innovative, creative and focused on providing the best service to our customers. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it.
Whether you're a genius engineer, a phenomenal salesperson or a supply chain pro, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team. We reward great work, promote from within and celebrate diversity.
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