Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At Burberry, creativity opens spaces. We unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, customers and communities. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to sustainable luxury, driving industry change and championing our communities.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Developer to manage the end-to-end development of Outerwear, translating creative vision into beautifully executed, commercially considered products. You will work closely with Design, Product Engineering and our vendor network, combining technical expertise, craftsmanship and commercial awareness from concept through to pre-production.

In this role, you will lead the product development process, managing critical paths and delivering high-quality prototypes and samples within agreed timelines and margin targets. You will partner with Design as a technical specialist, contributing during fittings and finding solutions that protect creative intent while ensuring product feasibility. Building strong vendor relationships, you will leverage your understanding of capabilities, costs and capacity to secure optimal product outcomes.

You will apply your strong technical outerwear expertise across product types, considering construction, performance, testing, functionality and consistency throughout development. Collaborating with Product Engineering and cross-functional teams, you will identify and resolve risks, prepare products for production and ensure compliance with testing and quality standards.

Additionally, you will provide leadership within the team, supporting the development of colleagues and stepping in for senior Product Development leadership when required, while maintaining accurate and timely product information within PLM.

Experience
Strong technical knowledge of outerwear and related product categories, including construction, performance, testing and functionality. Proven experience partnering with Design teams to translate creative direction into technically achievable, high-quality products. Demonstrated ability to manage vendor and factory relationships, providing clear briefs and balancing cost, quality, capacity and aesthetic considerations. Skilled in critical path management with the ability to anticipate risks, prioritise effectively and guide collections through development to deadlines. Commercial awareness with experience balancing product cost and margin considerations alongside creativity, quality and customer expectations.

About you
Clear and collaborative communicator with experience working across functions and using product development systems such as PLM. Working knowledge of Excel and InDesign is beneficial. A proactive leader who supports team development and can step into senior leadership roles when needed. Passionate about sustainable luxury and committed to Burberry’s values as an equal opportunities employer.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in product development, fashion technology or related fields are desirable but not explicitly stated. A strong portfolio demonstrating technical expertise and successful product development is advantageous.