Summary
Join a globally recognized fashion and specialty retail organization as a Product Developer overseeing apparel development from initial design concepts through final sample approval. You will collaborate with design, technical, merchandising, planning, and manufacturing partners, manage product specifications and costs, coordinate with international suppliers, and help ensure products meet quality, timing, and margin goals. The role suits an organized professional with several years of apparel or accessories development experience, strong communication skills, and practical knowledge of garment construction and costing.
Highlights
Competitive salary range with bonus and benefits, opportunities for professional growth and learning, cross-functional collaboration with design and manufacturing teams, and ownership of products from concept through final approval.
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.
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.
Your Impact
Oversees development of new products, from design ideation phase through final sample approvalsManages tech pack passoff at the category level, working with design and regional office to answer developmentquestionsPositions color sample yardage for Line Review SamplesInitiates proto and color sample requests with vendors and regional officesTracks yardage & sample readiness for color samples & protosCreates and maintains seasonal development trackers and seasonal cost chartsNegotiates costs and works on cost options for margin improvementShares costs and costing updates with design, merchandising and planning teamsManages all BOM’s in Centric PLMCommunicates with vendor base on any changes to BOM’s or color components throughout development cycleTroubleshoots 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 categoryTracks seasonal development ratiosJoins fittings with an eye toward impact to costing
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Minimum Salary: $88,200.00
Maximum Salary: $117,285.00
VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown.
Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business or related area or equivalent experience3-6 years of related product development experience in accessories and/or apparelDetail-oriented and organized with consistent follow-throughFlexible and adaptable to change; team playerBasic knowledge of FlexPLM preferredStrong written and verbal communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookExperience working with Design and/or MerchandisingExperience working with overseas suppliers, agents or officesWorking 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.
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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.
