Leather Goods Prototyping & Modelling Lead

Burberry; Firenze; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is seeking a Prototyping & Modelling Manager who will lead the technical definition of leather goods from initial sketches through prototyping and final sampling. You will collaborate with Design, Product Development and technical teams to translate creative direction into technically resolved products matching aesthetics, functionality and quality.

You will coordinate with pattern making, CAD modelling and internal prototyping to ensure developments progress on schedule and move

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on prototyping experience in luxury/fashion.
• Strong 3D CAD capabilities for pattern making, modelling and product development.
• Experience working with manufacturers translating concepts into technically achievable products.
• Confident communicator capable of partnering with Design, Product Development, Merchandising and technical teams.
• Able to lead teams and make decisions in fast-paced development with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development of leather goods from design through CAD modelling, prototyping and final sampling.
• Translate creative direction into viable technical solutions while protecting aesthetics, functionality and quality.
• Plan and coordinate prototyping and sampling activities and delivery dates in line with the product development critical path.
• Provide technical expertise throughout development, resolving technical issues with timely decisions.
• Guide the transition from design into engineering and sampling, ensuring luxury leather goods construction and quality standards.
• Work with Product Engineering and manufacturing teams to support the transition from final sampling into industrialisation.

Skills

Prototyping experience

CAD modelling

Manufacturing liaison

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Craftsmanship appreciation

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Burberry is seeking a Prototyping & Modelling Manager who will lead the technical definition of leather goods from initial sketches through prototyping and final sampling. You will collaborate with Design, Product Development and technical teams to translate creative direction into technically resolved products matching aesthetics, functionality and quality.

You will coordinate with pattern making, CAD modelling and internal prototyping to ensure developments progress on schedule and move