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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.
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
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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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- 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
- Experience with Excel and Outlook
- Ability to create, revise and manage tech packs and perform accurate PLM system updates
- Willingness to work in office a minimum of 4 days/week in Seattle, WA (hybrid)
Nordstrom Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nordstrom and has not been reviewed or approved by Nordstrom.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside virtual care and mental health support. Additional protections like disability coverage, life/AD&D, and accounts such as HSA/FSA further strengthen the overall health-and-protection offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with a defined employer match structure and access to additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan. Commuter accounts, transit subsidies, and adoption assistance add to the overall financial support beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-away benefits include PTO accrual, paid holidays, bereavement leave, parental and bonding leave, and a sabbatical program after tenure. PTO sharing and donation options expand flexibility in how time off can be used and supported across colleagues.
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