Product Developer Childrenswear (Maternity Cover)
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
In this role, you will lead the end‑to‑end product development process, partnering closely with Design to bring ideas to life with precision and care. You will balance technical excellence with creative expression, ensuring each product reflects Burberry heritage and meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Design to translate creative concepts into technically viable, high‑quality products.
- Manage the development lifecycle from concept through to pre‑production, ensuring timelines and critical milestones are achieved.
- Build strong relationships with vendors, aligning on capabilities, cost, and delivery while protecting the design vision.
- Oversee the creation of prototypes and samples, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and margin expectations.
- Identify risks throughout development and implement solutions to maintain progress and product integrity.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date product data within PLM systems and support the development of junior team members.
Personal Profile
- Strong understanding of garment construction and materials, with the ability to guide technical decisions.
- Experience collaborating with design and cross‑functional teams to deliver creative outcomes.
- Skilled in managing vendor relationships and negotiating effectively to achieve shared goals.
- Confident in managing timelines and balancing creativity with commercial considerations.
- Clear communicator with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust across teams.
- Interest in fashion trends, market insights, and the luxury customer, with a continuous learning mindset.
Qualifications
- Education level: None
- Work experience: 3‑4 years
Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.
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