Burberry Product Developer
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
About Burberry
Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.
Burberry Product Developer – Florence, Italy. Manage women's footwear development from concept to showroom delivery.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end development of prototypes, samples and special orders for women's formal footwear, from design launch to showroom delivery
- Partner closely with Design teams to interpret creative direction, attend fittings, provide product feedback and support solutions that protect the design vision
- Collaborate with Technical teams and suppliers to resolve development challenges, share updates and keep key stakeholders informed
- Build and maintain effective relationships with vendors, understanding their capabilities, availability and working methods to support business needs
- Track prototype, sample and component orders, maintaining accurate PLM data and sample trackers throughout the collection process
- Support delivery against critical path, quality expectations and cost targets, identifying risks early and proposing practical actions
Qualifications
- Experience in footwear product development, ideally with knowledge of women's formal footwear, construction methods, materials and manufacturing processes
- Ability to translate design intent into clear briefs for internal teams, technical partners and vendors
- Commercial awareness with understanding of product costs, margin considerations and budget requirements
- Comfort working with vendors and factory partners, including on-site collaboration where required
- Demonstrated collaborative communication skills across Design, Technical, Merchandising and supplier teams
- Proficiency with PLM systems and Excel
Skills
Experience
Proven experience in footwear product development, with demonstrated knowledge of women's formal footwear construction methods, materials and manufacturing processes. Experience collaborating with design teams, technical partners and international vendor networks is essential.
Education
Secondary education or equivalent; formal training in product development, footwear design, fashion or related discipline is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Culture
Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.
About Cerulean
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