- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Manufacturing, Artisanal & Industrial Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
About Burberry
Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.
Burberry seeks a Senior Product Developer to manage end-to-end outerwear development from concept to pre-production, partnering with Design, Product Engineering and vendors to deliver commercially considered products. The role also leads and supports a Product Development Assistant and contributes to wider team leadership.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end product development from concept to pre-production, overseeing the critical path and delivering high-quality prototypes and samples to agreed timelines and margin targets.
- Partner with Design as a technical specialist, contributing during fittings and identifying considered solutions that protect creative intent while ensuring product feasibility.
- Build effective vendor partnerships, drawing on knowledge of capabilities, costs and capacity to secure the right product outcomes.
- Apply technical outerwear expertise across product types, considering construction, performance, testing, functionality and consistency throughout development.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering and cross-functional partners to identify and resolve risks, prepare products for production, and ensure they meet relevant testing and quality requirements.
- Lead and support the Product Development Assistant, contribute to wider team leadership, and maintain accurate, timely product information in PLM.
Qualifications
- Strong technical knowledge of outerwear and related product categories, including construction, performance, testing and functionality.
- Experience partnering with Design teams and translating creative direction into technically achievable, high-quality product.
- Proven ability to manage vendor and factory relationships, provide clear briefs, and navigate cost, quality, capacity and aesthetic considerations.
- Skill in critical path management, with the ability to anticipate risks, prioritise effectively and guide collections through development to agreed deadlines.
- Commercial awareness and experience balancing product cost and margin considerations with creativity, quality and customer expectations.
- Clear, collaborative communication skills and experience working across functions and with product-development systems such as PLM.
- Working knowledge of Excel and InDesign is beneficial.
Skills
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
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Culture
Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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