At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape Burberry’s Knitwear collections from concept to production with a creative touch.
- Company: Join the iconic Burberry team in London, known for innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on creativity, problem-solving, and international collaboration.
- Why this job: Make your mark in fashion by translating creativity into high-quality knitwear.
- Qualifications: Strong expertise in knitwear development and excellent collaboration skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
JOB PURPOSE
We are hiring a Product Developer to play a central role in shaping Burberry’s Knitwear collections from concept through to production.
Based in London, this role sits within our Product Development function and partners closely with Design, Product Engineering and our global vendor network.
At Burberry, you will translate creative vision into beautifully crafted product, balancing innovation, quality and commercial integrity at every stage of development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner closely with Design as a technical collaborator, attending fittings and guiding feasibility to bring the creative vision to life in Knitwear.
- Lead end‑to‑end development of knitwear styles, ensuring samples and prototypes are delivered on time, to quality standards and within cost targets.
- Own and manage the critical path from concept to pre‑production, proactively identifying risks and driving solutions to maintain delivery timelines.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with vendors across Europe and Asia, aligning capability, cost and quality while protecting design intent.
- Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of PLM data, communicating changes clearly to cross‑functional partners to avoid disruption.
- Support and coach Product Development Assistants, sharing knowledge and encouraging continuous learning across categories.
- PERSONAL PROFILE
- Strong technical expertise in knitwear product development, with a deep understanding of construction, materials and fit.
- Confident working in partnership with Designers, translating creative ideas into commercially viable, high‑quality product.
- Commercially aware, with the ability to balance creativity, cost and margin throughout the development process.
- Experienced in managing complex critical paths and vendor relationships across international supply bases.
- Clear, inclusive communicator who collaborates effectively across functions and cultures.
- Organised, adaptable and proactive, with a problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail.
EEO STATEMENT
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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We think you need these skills to ace Product Developer Knitwear in London
Knitwear Product Development
Technical Expertise in Knitwear
Construction Knowledge
Materials Understanding
Fit Assessment
Collaboration with Designers
Commercial Awareness
