Product Development Assistant (Maternity Cover)

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 PD Manager, the Product Development Assistant is responsible for supporting the product development process for Leather Goods category by working closely with PD collegues and designers to develop each category from initial concept through to finished product.. This person will connect with the Prototyping & Modelling Manager to observe the operational activities, the capabilities and timeline of the technical work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with the Senior Product Development Manager and Design team to support material sourcing, development, and prototyping for assigned product categories

Communicate with suppliers and manage daily follow-ups on prototyping and raw material development to ensure timely progress

Coordinate prototype and sample creation, working closely with Supply Chain, Merchandising, and Vendors to meet quality and timeline requirements

Manage sampling technical packs, ensuring accurate data entry and updates in PLM or alternative systems

Perform general administrative tasks to support the Product Development department’s operations

Facilitate direct interaction with the Design team, ensuring alignment on product specifications and creative direction

Prepare technical sheets for modeling and create cost sheets to support accurate costing and production planning

Collaborate with Designers and Product Development team to select and propose new workmanship techniques

Oversee workmanship processes, addressing supplier issues and ensuring compliance with technical standards

Work with the Technical Manager to align technical and timing requirements with supplier capabilities

Report development progress to the Product Development Manager, including communications with design, technical, and engineering teams

Support the Industrialization team in resolving technical production issues related to workmanship

Assist in signing off workmanship masters to initiate the production process

Processing the correct order of raw materials for prototypes and samples

Updating the PLM System

Manage the pass-off of samples products to the Industrialization department with specific validation

Respect the financial budget foreseen for the season.

PERSONAL PROFILE

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred; strong academic background in fashion or product development

3–5 years of proven product development experience within the luxury/fashion industry

Familiarity with PLM/CIMS systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Passion for product design and development with strong commercial awareness

Results-driven, analytical, and detail-oriented with ability to provide accurate data

Excellent communication skills; fluent in Italian and English

Collaborative team player with proactive, inquisitive, and adaptable mindset

Ability to multi-task and manage priorities effectively while upholding brand values and social responsibility

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