Hybrid Private-Label Apparel Product Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking an Associate Product Developer in Seattle to manage private‑label product development from concept to adoption. You will support cost negotiations, track samples, and monitor actions with guidance from the Senior Product Developer.

The role is hybrid (four days in‑office, one remote) and requires 3+ years in product development or related garment manufacturing, plus a bachelor’s degree (preferred). Flex PLM and Excel experience are valued.

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 the development of products that meet cost, quality and brand standards under the guidance of the Senior Product Developer.
• Create, update and maintain accurate tech packs in the PLM system.
• Communicate with global vendor base to negotiate costing, minimums, and time and action tracking, etc. throughout the product’s life cycle.
• Track product development milestones and calendar deliverables (prototypes, color, sample yardage, testing, etc.).
• Place developed and adopted styles in alignment with the Sourcing Strategy.
• Review garment and fabric test results and elevate issues as needed.
• Attend weekly cross functional meetings to discuss open/pending issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Flex PLM

Job description

Nordstrom is seeking an Associate Product Developer in Seattle to manage private‑label product development from concept to adoption. You will support cost negotiations, track samples, and monitor actions with guidance from the Senior Product Developer.

The role is hybrid (four days in‑office, one remote) and requires 3+ years in product development or related garment manufacturing, plus a bachelor’s degree (preferred). Flex PLM and Excel experience are valued.