Burberry Product Developer

Burberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is seeking a talented Product Developer to bring exceptional products to life. You will partner with Design, Engineering and external manufacturers to drive end-to-end development, ensuring quality and craftsmanship align with the brand vision.

You will manage the development path from concept through pre-production, balancing creativity with customer expectations and business goals, while maintaining accurate product information and collaborating with cross-functional teams globally.

Qualifications

• Strong product development experience with garment construction and craftsmanship.
• Ability to collaborate with design teams and translate concepts into products.
• Experience managing vendor partnerships across global supply networks.
• Strong critical path planning and risk identification skills.
• Commercial awareness of product cost, margins and decisions.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management across teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Design to transform concepts into innovative, viable products.
• Build relationships with vendors to optimize quality, cost and delivery.
• Manage product development critical path from concept to pre-production.
• Deliver prototypes on time, within cost, to required quality standards.
• Coordinate with Product Engineering to meet testing and performance needs.
• Maintain PLM data and ensure production readiness with stakeholders.

Skills

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Critical path management

Cost awareness

Communication

Job description

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

Burberry is looking for a talented Product Developer to play a pivotal role in bringing exceptional products to life, partnering closely with Design, Engineering and external manufacturing partners throughout the development journey.

As a key member of the Product Development team, you will manage the end-to-end product development process within your category, ensuring products are delivered to the highest standards of quality, functionality and craftsmanship. Combining technical expertise with creative problem-solving, you will help translate design vision into commercially successful products while balancing innovation, customer expectations and business objectives.

RESPONIBILITIES

• Partner closely with Design teams to transform creative concepts into innovative, commercially viable products while preserving the intended design vision.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, leveraging technical expertise and collaboration to achieve quality, cost and delivery objectives.
• Manage the product development critical path from concept through to pre-production, identifying risks early and driving effective solutions.
• Deliver prototypes and samples on time, within cost parameters and to the required quality standards.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering teams to ensure products meet relevant testing, functionality and performance requirements.
• Maintain accurate product information within PLM systems and support production readiness through effective communication and follow-through with stakeholders.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Strong product development experience with a solid understanding of garment construction, manufacturing processes and product craftsmanship.
• Proven ability to collaborate with Design teams, interpreting creative concepts and translating them into successful products.
• Experience managing vendor partnerships and building effective relationships across global supply networks.
• Strong critical path management skills with the ability to prioritise, identify risks and deliver against key deadlines.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of product cost, margin considerations and decision-making throughout development.
• Clear communicator who can influence, negotiate and build trusted relationships across cross-functional teams.

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.