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

Reporting to the Senior LG PD Manager, this position will deliver the end-to-end product development process in their respective category within Burberry Manifattura Product Development function.
The person identified will be responsible for respecting the operational calendar that regulates the activities, times and resources to be used in all phases of product development, taking care of the creation of prototypes and samples.
They will interact with the LG Studio designers in London on the development of leather goods, small leather goods, tech accessories and belts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examine and interpret the inputs sent by the Design office (drawings) and implement the related requests
• Interface with the internal and external interlocutors responsible for the creation of prototypes and/or samples
• Create a close relationship with the style office by becoming a point of reference for designers
• Collaborate with the pattern model-makers so that the information/indications on the technical characteristics of the finished product are respected
• Make sure that the materials chosen are suitable for the type of product
• Compile BOMs of prototypes and samples on PLM: Respecting prebuy needs and prioritising activities in basis of desired floorset
• Take part in the product sign-off meeting with Design and Merch and ensure all necessary information is updated in the BOM and communicated to wider teams
• Collaborate with the Product Engineering team to ensure all trials and requests after the Pass-off meeting are actioned, leveraging their technical knowledge and negotiating any aesthetic changes to protect the design vision
• Collaborate with external suppliers and the internal atelier to ensure the creation of prototypes and samples in accordance with the style requests, within the right timescales
• Work closely with the costing department to ensure suitable alternatives are developed and presented to the studio to improve margins

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Ability to work in partnership with Senior Designers, understanding and interpreting their creative aesthetic and design vision and translating this to teams and vendors
• Technical capability and product knowledge with ability to confidently influence the Design team and provide on the spot solutions in:
  • Leather goods construction, leather/materials knowledge linked to shape and performance
  • Hardware development in metal and alternative materials linked to the final goods developments in support to the internal HDW Technicians.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, delivering clear briefs and leveraging relationships to meet demands
• 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
• Demonstrated experience working on site with vendors and operational knowledge of factories, delivering clear briefs and leveraging relationships and availability to meet demands
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to negotiate with credibility, share information effectively, and work confidently with cross functional teams
• In depth knowledge of fashion and products in relevant category, knowledge of trends, the market, the luxury consumer and peer awareness
• Computer skills: PLM, excel, In Design
• Languages: Italian & English advanced professional proficiency

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: Italy || Not Applicable || Florence || INTERNAL MANUFACTURING || BURBERRY MANIFATTURA || n/a ||