Senior Knitwear Product Developer

Burberry is looking for a Senior Technical Product Developer, Knitwear, to mentor the entire PD Knitwear team. As the expert in this category, you will play a critical role in bringing design concepts to life through meticulous planning, execution, and quality assurance.,

• Act as mentor for the Knitwear team, advising on construction, fabric properties, and garment manufacturing.


• Collaborate with designers from concept to final product, ensuring alignment with design vision.


• Ensure Burberry's aesthetic and quality standards are maintained, with a focus on attention to detail.


• Work with Engineering teams to test products against relevant standards and leverage their expertise.


• Manage critical paths and lead times to ensure timely delivery to market.


• Build strong relationships with vendors, manage vendor capabilities, and negotiate changes while protecting design integrity.


• Calculate costs for prototypes and samples, ensuring products meet quality, cost, and margin targets.


• Oversee the development process from concept to pre-production, resolving issues and adhering to timelines.
  
  Proven product development experience in Knitwear, ideally at a luxury brand level.


• Essential prior people management experience.


• Strong experience working closely with designers.


• In-depth technical knowledge of knitwear, fabric construction, pattern cutting, and raw materials.


• Expertise in new techniques and factory operations, including machinery and pattern rooms.


• Experienced in working with manufacturers, particularly in London, Europe, and Asia.


• Commercially aware with strong business acumen, balancing creativity and cost management.


• Proficient in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, fluent in Italian and English.