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 seeking an established Product Developer, specialising in Jersey, to join our Product Development team in London.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Build and maintain a close partnership with Design and Graphics teams, acting as their technical partner to translate design vision into product.
* Attend fittings, provide feedback on technical feasibility, and propose solutions to achieve creative intent.
* Develop strong working relationships with vendors, understanding their capabilities to meet demands, and negotiate costs while preserving design vision.
* Manage the critical path from concept to pre-production, ensuring deadlines are met and proactively mitigating risks at all stages.
* Deliver prototypes and samples on time, to quality standards, and within cost price range to achieve target margins.
* Ensure products are fit for purpose through ongoing risk assessments, consistency checks, and functionality reviews.
* Collaborate with Product Engineering to align on testing standards and negotiate aesthetic changes to protect design intent.
* Coach and support PD Assistants, while ensuring PLM data is kept accurate and up to date at all times.
PERSONAL PROFILE
* Partner with Senior Designers, interpreting their creative vision and translating it to teams and vendors.
* Strong technical capability in garment and fabric construction, jersey fabrics, printing, embroidery, washes, and garment dye techniques.
* Proven experience managing vendor relationships, delivering clear briefs, and leveraging these partnerships to meet demands.
* Skilled in critical path management to deliver collections on time, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
* Commercially aware with the ability to balance creativity and cost, managing budgets effectively throughout product development.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with strong PLM, Excel, and InDesign proficiency.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
FOOTER
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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