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.
**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 a Senior Product Developer, to deliver the end to end product development process in the technical outerwear categories within Burberry's Product Development function. Acting as an ambassador for Burberry, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and collaboration and operate as true technical specialists with internal teams and vendors.
**RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with Design, providing technical feedback and ensuring the design vision is translated into product.
- Develop and manage vendor relationships, negotiating costs and aesthetic changes to maintain design integrity.
- Implement and oversee the critical path from concept to pre-production, ensuring deadlines are met and issues are resolved.
- Strong technical OW knowledge across all product types from coats to sportswear including understanding of performance, testing and functionality.
- Deliver prototypes and samples on time, to quality standards, and within the cost price range to achieve target margins.
- Ensure products are functional, consistent, and fit for purpose, with proactive risk assessment and resolution.
- Providing leadership and guidance to the Outerwear Developer and Assistant Developer.
- Supporting the Senior Product Development Manager and step into the their leader role as needed.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering teams for product testing, leveraging their expertise and protecting the design vision.
- Support production meetings, ensuring technical requirements for prototypes and samples are met.
- Coach and develop PD Assistants, and ensure PLM is maintained with 100% accuracy.
**PERSONAL PROFILE
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Ability to work in partnership with Senior Designers, understanding and interpreting their creative aesthetic and design vision and translating this to teams and vendors
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Technical capability and product knowledge with ability to confidently influence the Design team and provide on the spot solutions in:
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Garment construction, pattern cutting and fabric construction in the World of Outerwear.
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Leather goods construction, leather/materials knowledge linked to shape and performance.
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Printing, printing techniques; silks, woollens, jacquards, woven fabrics and leather.
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Technical embroidery and embellishment knowledge.
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Knowledge of industrialisation process partnering with Product Engendering team.
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Experience managing vendor relationships, delivering clear briefs and leveraging relationships to meet demands.
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Critical path management ensuring collections are delivered on time, identifying, calling out and making recommendations to mitigate any risks/challenges identified.
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Able to manage within a budget with commercial awareness and understanding of product cost, achieving a balance between creativity and commercial implications throughout the product development process.
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Demonstrated experience working on site with vendors and operational knowledge of factories, delivering clear briefs and leveraging relationships and availability to meet demands.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to negotiate with credibility, share information effectively, and work confidently with cross functional teams.
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In depth knowledge of fashion and products in relevant category –‘fashion sensibility' - knowledge of trends, the market, the luxury consumer and peer awareness.
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Computer skills: PLM, excel, InDesign.
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Preferred Italian speaking.
**MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Build strong partnerships with design, demonstrating the ability to influence, provide creative solutions and protect the design vision.
- Collaborating with internal cross functional teams to realise the commercial aspect of product.
- Ensuring end to end adherence to the critical path.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external partners.
- Inspiring, managing and growing direct reports.
**FOOTER
Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience. Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT || READY TO WEAR - CORE || n/a ||