Product Developer, Lingerie and Apparel

Victoria’s Secret & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,200 - 117,285; Full time

Job summary

Victoria’s Secret & Co is seeking a Product Developer to partner with design, technical design, and manufacturing to develop products from concept to final sample approval, focusing on on‑time delivery, quality, and cost targets in line with the Brand’s strategy.

You will manage tech pack passes, coordinate with regional offices and vendors, track yardage and protos, maintain seasonal trackers and cost charts, and lead cross‑functional product readiness meetings across categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business or related area.
• 3–6 years in product development for accessories/apparel.
• Detail-oriented and organized with consistent follow-through.
• Flexible and adaptable; team player.
• Basic knowledge of FlexPLM.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience with Design and/or Merchandising.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers, agents or offices.
• Knowledge of garment construction and costing.

Responsibilities

• Partner with design, technical design, and manufacturing to execute products.
• Manage development from ideation to final sample approval.
• Ensure on-time, quality deliveries at the right cost.
• Coordinate with regional offices and vendor base.
• Maintain BOMs in Centric PLM and track costs.
• Lead cross-functional risk assessment and readiness meetings.
• Support multiple product categories.

Skills

Product development

FlexPLM

Overseas suppliers

Garment costing

MS Office

Communication

Vendor relations

Garment construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related area

Tools

FlexPLM

MS Office

Job description

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.

Description

Your Role

The Product Developer is responsible for partnering with design, technical design, and manufacturing to develop and execute products 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.

Your Impact

• Oversees development of new products, from design ideation phase through final sample approvals
• Manages tech pack pass‑off at the category level, working with design and regional office to answer development questions
• Positions color sample yardage for Line Review Samples
• Initiates proto and color sample requests with vendors and regional offices
• Tracks yardage & sample readiness for color samples & protos
• 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 BOMs in Centric PLM
• Communicates with vendor base on any changes to BOMs or color components throughout development cycle
• Troubleshoots issues in development of the product related to cost, construction, production execution and sample tracking 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: $88,200.00

Maximum Salary: $117,285.00

Qualifications

• 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.