Associate Product Developer, Lingerie & Apparel

Victoria's Secret; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria's Secret is seeking an Associate Product Developer in New York to coordinate and support product development from concept to production. The role partners with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, regional offices, and external vendors to ensure milestones are met on time.

The candidate will manage sample requests, tech pack updates, color sample execution, and Centric PLM data maintenance, while identifying risks and communicating them clearly across teams.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail oriented in fast paced product development.
• Strong communication and problem solving across cross functional teams.
• Experience coordinating with design, merch, sourcing, and vendors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tech pack pass-offs to vendor partners with clear development info.
• Manage sample requests, tracking, and BOM updates in Centric PLM.
• Communicate timelines, risks, and escalation for sample delivery.
• Maintain accurate development data and status across tools.
• Participate in weekly cross-functional meetings and capture actions.
• Support team with onboarding and process improvements.

Job description

Description

The Associate Product Developer is an individual contributor responsible for coordinating and supporting the development and execution of product from initial design intent through production. This role partners closely with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, regional offices, and external vendor partners to ensure product development milestones are executed accurately and on time.

The Associate Product Developer manages day-to-day development activities including sample requests and tracking, tech pack and BOM updates, color sample execution, vendor communication, and maintenance of product information within Centric PLM. This role is responsible for identifying and troubleshooting development issues, escalating risks when needed, and ensuring clear communication across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced product development environment. They demonstrate strong follow-through, sound problem-solving skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with both internal teams and external vendor partners.

Your Impact

Proto & Tech Pack Management

• Coordinate Tech Pack pass-off to vendor partners and ensure all required development information is communicated accurately and timely
• Manage vendor questions and callouts, partnering with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Follow up on sample ETAs and maintain accurate sample tracking throughout the development process
• Coordinate and execute BOM changes and updates throughout development
• Identify potential delays or risks to sample delivery and proactively communicate/escalate as needed

Color Sample Management

• Coordinate Color Sample requests with vendor partners based on seasonal development calendars and business needs
• Manage vendor questions, callouts, and issues related to color sample development
• Follow up on sample ETAs and maintain accurate tracking through receipt and review
• Partner with cross-functional teams and regional offices to troubleshoot issues and ensure samples are received on time

Style Development Management

• Maintain accurate development data within Centric PLM and external development tracking tools/charts
• Coordinate vendor communication related to assortment changes, development shifts, and changes to product direction
• Partner with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, regional teams, and other cross-functional partners to troubleshoot development issues
• Follow up with vendors and regional teams to ensure development milestones and sample deliveries remain on track
• Monitor development calendars and proactively identify potential risks to key milestones
• Support the team in maintaining visibility to style status, open issues, and upcoming deliverables
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to simplify and improve product development processes

Centric PLM Management

• Maintain and update BOMs within Centric PLM
• Maintain CC Charts
• Complete required style data entry and maintenance
• Create and manage sample requests
• Maintain Risk Level updates based on current development status
• Maintain Floorset updates and other required seasonal/style attributes
• Ensure product information is accurate and aligned across Centric PLM and supporting development tools

Cross-Functional Partnership

Attend and actively participate in weekly and seasonal cross-functional meetings, including:

• CFT Team Meetings
• Proto Pass-Off Meetings
• Weekly Fittings
• Color Blitz & Details Meetings
• Milestone Meetings
• Assortment Meetings

The Associate Product Developer is expected to capture and communicate relevant actions from these meetings and follow through on assigned development items.

Talent & Team Support

While this is an individual contributor role, the Associate Product Developer may support broader team development through:

• New Hire Training and Onboarding
• Sharing process and product development knowledge with team members
• Supporting Individual Development Plans and team development initiatives
• Providing coverage and support across the team during peak business periods