Apparel Product Developer, Private-Label (Hybrid Seattle)

Nordstrom; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid Time Away

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom’s downtown Seattle headquarters is home to a growing product development team. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration four days a week with one remote day, focusing on private‑label product development and cost negotiations under guidance from a Senior Product Developer.

You will own from concept through adoption, maintain tech packs in PLM, and track milestones while ensuring alignment with cost targets and brand standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product development, design, production, or a related role in garment manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• Experience with Flex PLM (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (MS Office Suite).

Responsibilities

• Support development of products meeting cost, quality and brand standards.
• Create, update and maintain accurate tech packs in PLM.
• Negotiate costing, minimums, and schedule tracking with global vendors.
• Track milestones and calendar deliverables from concept to adoption.
• Align new styles with the sourcing strategy and review test results.
• Attend weekly cross-functional meetings and raise issues as needed.
• Work independently and collaboratively with teammates.

Skills

Product development

Design awareness

Production knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Flex PLM

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Nordstrom’s downtown Seattle headquarters is home to a growing product development team. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration four days a week with one remote day, focusing on private‑label product development and cost negotiations under guidance from a Senior Product Developer.

You will own from concept through adoption, maintain tech packs in PLM, and track milestones while ensuring alignment with cost targets and brand standards.