Nordstrom

Product Developer Men's Footwear

Posted on: 16 Mar 2021

Seattle, WA

Job Description

Job Description

A day in the life

Develop products that are engineered to cost standards. Review prototypes 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 (prototype, color, sample, testing, etc.)

Negotiate with vendors through product lifecycle i.e. costing, time and action, minimums, etc

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

Place developed and adopted styles in accordance with the Sourcing Strategy and provide ongoing recommendations to support evolution

Review and reconcile failed garment and fabric test reports

You own this if you have

Minimum 5 years experience in product development, design or production in garment or footwear manufacturing. Bachelors Degree preferred

Knowledge of raw materials and footwear construction

Experience working with domestic and international manufacturers. Strong problem solving and negotiating skills

Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal, multi-task and prioritization skills

Ability to demonstrate capabilities through a costing exercise

Proficiency in Excel and Outlook. Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Product Lifecycle Management preferred

Weve got you covered

Our employees are our most important asset and thats 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...

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Nordstrom

Seattle, WA

Nordstrom, Inc., a fashion retailer, provides apparel, shoes, cosmetics, and accessories for women, men, young adults, and children. It offers a range of brand name and private label merchandise through various channels, such as Nordstrom branded full-line stores and online store at Nordstrom.com; Nordstrom Rack stores; Nordstromrack.com and HauteLook; Jeffrey boutiques; clearance stores that operate under the Last Chance name; Trunk Club clubhouses and TrunkClub.com; and Nordstrom Locals. As of May 1, 2019, the company operated 379 stores in 40 states, including 119 full-line stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; 246 Nordstrom Rack stores; 3 Jeffrey boutiques; 2 clearance stores; 6 Trunk Club clubhouses; and 3 Nordstrom Local service concepts. Nordstrom, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington