Burberry Project Manager (Beauty Product Development)

Burberry; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion brand in London is seeking a talented Project Manager for their Beauty team. This role involves managing end-to-end processes of product development projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly deliveries. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management skills, a proactive mindset, and excellent communication abilities, fostering collaboration across teams. This opportunity is part of a vibrant workplace that champions creativity and strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Graphics, Product Design, and Campaign projects.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• A proactive, detail-driven mindset with exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Own Beauty Product & Graphics projects from briefing through delivery.
• Drive multiple projects at pace, ensuring they stay on brief, on time, and within budget.
• Lead with clarity, balancing strategic priorities with creative excellence.
• Champion collaboration, supporting teams to deliver seamless outcomes.
• Identify risks early and resolve blockers.

Skills

Graphics project management

Product design understanding

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving ability

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 Project Manager to join the Beauty team focus on Product Development. This role is central to our partnership with Coty, delivering Beauty Product, Graphics, and Campaign projects that inspire and perform.

As Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end process, from planning and resourcing to development and production, ensuring timelines, budgets, and milestones are met. You will manage prototypes, coordinate suppliers, and keep projects moving at pace, protecting quality at every stage.

Collaboration is key for this position. You will bring together internal and external stakeholders, resolve blockers, and enable Coty to deliver launches aligned to our three-year plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own Beauty Product & Graphics projects from briefing through delivery, aligned to the three-year plan.
• Drive multiple projects at pace, ensuring they stay on brief, on time, and within budget using best‑in‑class tools.
• Lead with clarity and confidence, balancing strategic priorities with creative excellence at every stage.
• Champion collaboration, supporting teams to deliver seamless creative and strategic outcomes.
• Identify risks early and resolve blockers, providing clear solutions to keep projects moving.
• Plan and run key review sessions, setting agendas and next steps to protect timelines and quality.
• Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring smooth processes and exceptional results.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Proven experience managing Graphics, Product Design, and Campaign projects, with a strong understanding of creative processes end-to-end.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and on budget, balancing multiple team needs and priorities with confidence and clarity.
• A proactive, detail-driven mindset, thriving under deadlines and managing multiple tasks with exceptional organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including facilitation, presentations, and written communication, to build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach, with a can-do attitude and the ability to resolve challenges effectively.
• Passion for driving change and inspiring creativity, while working seamlessly within a team environment.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

FOOTER

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

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || WHOLESALE, FRANCHISE & LICENSING || NO DEPARTMENT - FDST9004 || n/a ||