Product Developer, Lingerie and Apparel
Brand: Victoria's Secret
Location: New York, NY, US
Location Type: Hybrid
Job Area: Production and Sourcing
Employment type: Full-time
Job ID: 04E2K
Your Role
The Product Developer is responsible for partnering with design, technical design and manufacturing to develop and execute product consistent with design’s vision and the Brand’s global sourcing strategy. The product developer manages the development and execution of products from design ideation until final sample approval, with a focus on on-time, quality deliveries at the right cost, with the required speed and flexibility in support of the Brand strategy. This position may support more than one product category.
Why You Belong Here
At Victoria’s Secret & Co, you’ll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You’ll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy.
We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you’ll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.
Your Impact
• Oversees development of new products, from design ideation phase through final sample approvals
• Manages tech pack passoff at the category level, working with design and regional office to answer development
• questions
• Initiates proto and color sample requests with vendors and regional offices
• Creates and maintains seasonal development trackers and seasonal cost charts
• Negotiates costs and works on cost options for margin improvement
• Shares costs and costing updates with design, merchandising and planning teams
• Manages all BOM’s in Flex PLM
• Communicates with vendor base on any changes to BOM’s or color components throughout development cycle
• Troubleshoots issues in development of the product related to cost, construction, production execution, etc.
• Leads cross-functional risk assessment and product readiness meetings for product category
• Tracks seasonal development ratios
• Joins fittings with an eye toward impact to costing
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Minimum Salary : $85,700.00
Maximum Salary : $114,660.00
VS&Co provides an estimated range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual compensation will be determined by a number of relevant factors, including but not limited to your specific skills, experience, & geographic location.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related area or equivalent experience
• 3-6 years of related product development experience in accessories and/or apparel
• Detail-oriented and organized with consistent follow-through
• Flexible and adaptable to change; team player
• Basic knowledge of FlexPLM preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience working with Design and/or Merchandising
• Experience working with overseas suppliers, agents or offices
• Working knowledge of garment construction and costing
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
