Burberry Senior Product Technologist Outerwear (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

Accountable for the technical delivery of Women's and Men's Outerwear, ensuring alignment with Burberry's design intent, fit standards and quality expectations. Acts as a technical authority, managing fit, construction and risk from development through production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate Creative vision into precise technical product specifications, partnering closely with Design and Product Development.
• Own fit, measurements and block strategy, ensuring consistency with Burberry fit standards and brand quality expectations.
• Lead fit approval process, providing clear technical direction across cross-functional teams.
• Identify and drive cost engineering and material optimisation opportunities without compromising craftsmanship or quality.
• Manage technical risk assessment to ensure product integrity and compliance from design through production.
• Oversee print approvals and industrialisation in collaboration with vendors and 3D teams.
• Partner with Raw Material and Sourcing teams to define care label content and material performance standards.
• Lead comprehensive product testing aligned to identified technical and quality risks.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with global vendors, providing regular technical feedback.
• Work cross-functionally with Global Sourcing, Raw Materials, Quality Assurance and Product Development teams.
• Manage pre-production sample process, including PPS creation, PP approvals and factory meetings.
• Track and communicate production risk, quality issues and critical path updates.
• Support Quality and Customer Excellence initiatives, including technical input into product issues and root cause analysis.
• Leverage Flex PLM, Excel and CLO 3D to drive efficient workflows, virtual fit and quality innovation.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Degree-level qualification in Fashion, Clothing Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Extensive experience within the apparel industry, ideally within luxury fashion or premium outerwear categories.
• Proven experience working on Runway collections and/or within Technical Design in a luxury environment.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, with pattern cutting and grading expertise advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes and quality assurance standards.
• Solid understanding of raw materials, fabric performance and product testing requirements.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.
• Effective and influential communicator, able to lead technical discussions across cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Highly organised, efficient and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.