Raw Materials Specialist - Wash

Why You Belong HereAt 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.DescriptionThis role is based out of our NYC office and has in office expectations 3 days a week.Your RoleAs a Raw Material Specialist, you will manage cross-brand and cross-category wash development from concept through production readiness. In partnership with cross-functional teams, you will help develop and deliver high-quality washes that align with design intent, brand aesthetic, and performance standards — on time and at scale.You will collaborate closely with teams including Design, Pre-Production, Production, Merchandising, and Asia-based partners to ensure seamless execution throughout the development lifecycle.Your ImpactPartner with your Manager and Design partners to identify and develop new wash techniques that support knit, woven and denim fabrics on a seasonal basisDevelop and track all wash at a color level for knit, woven and denim fabrics in accordance with our development calendar, ensure all wash submits are on hand for milestone meetings and approved in time to meet our bulk production deliverablesMaintenance of all wash status (comments, approvals, rejections) in PLM system for easy reportingCommunication with Asia-based VS Wash Team as well as vendors and laundries to ensure wash requests are communicated clearly and meet our development timelinesCommunication of all wash status to cross functional partners in weekly CFT meetingsIdentify and mitigate potential manufacturing or costing risks early to ensure quality execution in bulk productionContribute innovative ideas supporting wash development, sustainability initiatives, and product advancementFoster positive collaboration by consistently demonstrating shared values and high standardsClick here for benefit details related to this position.Minimum Salary: $99,800.00Maximum Salary: $135,240.00VS&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.QualificationsYour ExperienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience3-5 years of experience in raw material and/or wash developmentExceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skillsProven problem-solving ability with the capacity to manage multiple prioritiesAbility to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environmentUnderstanding of wash and wet processing development, for knit and woven fabric & denimAwareness of wash trends and industry innovationExperience working with international supply basesProficiency in Microsoft Office and PLM systemWe 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 OrdinanceAn 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.