Nordstrom Made - Assistant Product Developer - Rack, Women's Apparel - Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

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Nordstrom Made - Assistant Product Developer - Rack, Women's Apparel - Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom

52,600–84,200 / Year

Location

Seattle, WA

Experience

Entry

Posted

Jul 30, 2026

Apply by

August 29, 2026

Applicants

0

Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeHybrid

Job Description

## Job Description 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. Washington: $52,600.00 - 84,200.00 Annual 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 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. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at [www.nordstrom.com](http://www.nordstrom.com/). Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the [Career Site FAQ’s](https://careers.nordstrom.com/#/contact-us/faq) for relevant information and guidelines. Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs. Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date. © 2026 Nordstrom, Inc

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing products engineered to cost standards and category ownership.
  • Review prototypes compared to tech packs.
  • Support Product Developers in meeting product development milestones and calendar due dates.
  • Create, revise, and manage tech packs and prototypes through PLM system updates.
  • Track and monitor samples.
  • Review and reconcile fabric and garment test reports.
  • Support Product Developers in negotiating with vendors regarding costing, time, and action.
  • Place developed and adopted styles in accordance with the Sourcing Strategy.

Skills Required

ExcelOutlookPLM systemsTech pack managementPrototypingProblem solvingNegotiationWritten communicationVerbal communicationInterpersonal skills

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Merchandise Discount
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k)
  • Performance-based incentives/bonuses

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