Ready-to-Wear Product Development Associate

Burberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry in London is seeking a proactive Product Development Assistant to support the Ready-to-Wear product development team. You will help move concepts through development, ensuring quality, accuracy and timely delivery while collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing partners.

The role offers exposure to cross-functional processes, strong attention to detail, and the opportunity to contribute to Burberry's craftsmanship and innovation across collections.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting product development activities within a fashion, luxury or related product environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage and maintain accurate data across multiple workstreams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Clear and confident communicator who collaborates effectively with colleagues, suppliers and external partners.
• Commercially aware with an understanding of development costs, budgets and product lifecycle processes.
• Passion for fashion, product craftsmanship and customer-focused innovation, with an interest in Ready-to-Wear construction and development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update product lifecycle management systems, ensuring data accuracy across the collection development process.
• Partner with Product Developers to support effective supplier relationships and help ensure timely, cost-conscious delivery of development milestones.
• Manage collection documentation, trackers and development records to provide clear visibility throughout the season.
• Monitor development budgets, samples and prototypes, supporting accurate tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate sample management, including organising, filing, archiving and preparing materials for fittings and key meetings.
• Support day-to-day product development activities, including shipment coordination, purchase order administration and product information management.

Skills

Product development experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Budget awareness

Fashion passion

Job description

Burberry in London is seeking a proactive Product Development Assistant to support the Ready-to-Wear product development team. You will help move concepts through development, ensuring quality, accuracy and timely delivery while collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing partners.

The role offers exposure to cross-functional processes, strong attention to detail, and the opportunity to contribute to Burberry's craftsmanship and innovation across collections.