Product Developer

Burberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry in London seeks a talented Product Developer to lead end-to-end product development within the department, partnering with Design, Engineering and external manufacturers to deliver high-quality, crafted products. You will translate design concepts into commercially successful items while balancing innovation with customer expectations and business goals.

You will manage timelines, costs and quality across the development journey, collaborating with global supply networks to ensure

Qualifications

• Strong product development experience with garment construction knowledge.
• Experience coordinating with Design and Engineering teams to translate concepts into products.
• Experience managing vendor partnerships across global supply networks.
• Strong critical path management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear communication and ability to influence across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Design to translate concepts into innovative, commercially viable products.
• Build relationships with vendors to meet quality, cost and delivery objectives.
• Manage the product development critical path from concept to pre-production.
• Deliver prototypes and samples on time, within cost and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure testing and performance requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate product information in PLM systems and ensure production readiness.

Skills

Product development

Garment construction

Vendor management

Critical path management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Cost awareness

Job description

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Product Developer

Department: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

City: London

Location: GB

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.