Product Development Manager, NPG - (HYBRID, WA)

Nordstrom

Seattle, WA

Full Time

Director

104k-175k

6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We don't just sell cutting-edge fashion and accessories, we create it. Our talented fashion design team - the Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) - develops, designs, produces and sources Nordstrom label products. From traditional to trendy, this team is shaping the styles and looks our customer love. The company offers a hybrid role in the Seattle, WA area, requiring a minimum of 3 days/week in the office at the Nordstrom Seattle location. The role involves leading the product development team within the NPG, managing cross-functional relationships, and supporting sourcing and quality processes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and mentor teams through product development cycle and calendar milestones, ensuring deadlines, costing KPIs, and quality standards are met.
Support the team in balancing workload across categories, encouraging solutions, and removing barriers to enable optimal performance.
Be a servant leader that attracts, retains, and develops talent through continuous mentoring and shared values.
Establish strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and leaders, keeping the customer at the forefront of all decisions.
Identify process improvement needs, encouraging and supporting team-led problem solving.
Lead the product development team through the execution of sourcing strategies.
Support and lead the team in resolving quality issues post-production.
Track product development milestones and calendar due dates, including pre-production tracking and reporting (prototype, color, sample yardage, testing, etc.).
Support, coach, and mentor teams in vendor negotiations throughout the product lifecycle, including costing, timing, minimums, etc.
Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and CSR leaders to ensure the source base meets development and production capability needs and aligns with company goals.
Support the PD team in achieving standards for costing rollups and develop specified costing targets to meet IMU goals.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of leadership experience in product development within garment manufacturing.
Bachelor's degree in Textile, Fashion Merchandising, Design, or equivalent experience.
Experience managing, developing, and supporting large and diverse teams.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Strong problem solving, negotiating skills, and out-of-the-box thinking.
Owner at heart with highly developed quantitative skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator, Word, Tableau, Flex PLM.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the U.S., Asia, South America, and Europe.

Nice to Have

Experience working in a fast-paced fashion or apparel environment.
Knowledge of sourcing strategies and supply chain management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Textile, Fashion Merchandising, Design, or equivalent experience.

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away.
Life Insurance and Disability.
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources.
Performance-based incentives/bonuses.
Additional benefits including PTO, Holidays, and more.

Working at Nordstrom

Nordstrom values its employees as its most important asset, reflected in its comprehensive benefits and supportive work environment. The company emphasizes collaboration, continuous development, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality fashion products to customers.

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