Product Developer - Flou & Special Projects

Burberry; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is seeking a talented Product Developer to bring Flou and Special Projects to life, guiding each product from concept to final delivery. You will translate creative ideas into beautifully executed garments while protecting the original vision, overseeing dresses, skirts, blouses, tops and more.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage critical paths and maintain data in PLM systems to support timely delivery of high-priority projects with discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development within luxury fashion or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of Flou, soft-sewn or womenswear, including garment construction.
• Experience managing products from concept through sampling, fittings and approvals.
• Collaborative communication across creative, technical and external partners.
• Commercial awareness with ability to assess costs and risks and develop solutions.
• Fluent in English; Italian language and PLM experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of Flou products and Special Projects from design launch through handover.
• Coordinate with Design, Atelier, Raw Materials, external partners and cross-functional teams to keep timelines.
• Translate requirements into development briefs, balancing quality, craftsmanship, feasibility and cost.
• Manage critical paths, identify risks early and present practical options to progress.
• Coordinate VIP, event and high-priority projects with discreet handling and time-critical delivery.
• Maintain product, material, approval and cost data within PLM systems and trackers.

Skills

Product development

Flou & womenswear

Concept to delivery

Collaboration

Commercial awareness

English fluency

Italian advantageous

Tools

PLM systems

Development trackers

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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 talentedProduct Developer to bring Burberry’s Flou and Special Projects collections to life, guiding each product from the first creative concept through to final delivery. Working closely with design, you will translate creative ideas into beautifully executed garments while protecting the integrity of the original vision. You will oversee dresses, skirts, blouses, tops and other soft-sewn products, alongside bespoke and high-priority projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the end-to-end development of assigned Flou products and Special Projects, from design launch through sampling, fittings, approvals and final handover.
• Bring together Design, Atelier, Raw Materials, external partners and cross-functional teams to maintain clear decisions, responsibilities and timelines.
• Translate creative requirements into accurate development briefs, protecting design intent while balancing quality, craftsmanship, technical feasibility, cost and delivery.
• Manage critical paths, identify development risks early and present practical options that keep products and projects moving forward.
• Coordinate bespoke, VIP, event, capsule and other high-priority projects with discretion, including fittings, garment adaptations and time-critical delivery requirements.
• Maintain accurate product, material, approval and cost information within PLM systems and development trackers, contributing to more effective ways of working.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Experience in product development within luxury fashion, high-end fashion or a comparable product-led environment.
• Strong knowledge of Flou, soft-sewn or womenswear products, supported by an understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication and luxury finishing.
• Experience managing products through concept, sampling, fittings and approvals, with the organisation to oversee several developments and changing priorities.
• A collaborative communication style, with the ability to build effective relationships across creative, technical and operational teams and external partners.
• Commercial awareness and sound judgement, with the ability to assess costs, recognise risks and develop solutions without compromising quality or creative intent.
• Accurate, adaptable and solutions-focused, with professional fluency in English.
• Italian language and experience with PLM systems would be advantageous.

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 || PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT || READY TO WEAR - CORE || n/a ||

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