- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 10, 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.
The Product Development Assistant supports end-to-end collection development at Burberry in Milan, maintaining product information, samples, budgets and development activities in collaboration with Product Developers and creative partners. The role supports manufacturer and supplier coordination, development cost tracking, collection documentation and administrative needs across Product Development and Design.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date product information in PLM throughout collection development.
- Support Product Developers in managing relationships with manufacturers and suppliers, helping ensure shipments arrive on time and within budget.
- Coordinate collection documentation, development boards and collection books to provide clear, reliable information to the wider team.
- Track and report product development, prototype and sample costs to support budget management.
- Organise, maintain and archive samples, swatches, specification sheets, colour cards and other key product information.
- Provide responsive administrative and product information support across the Product Development and Design teams.
Qualifications
- Some experience or exposure to knitwear product development, with an interest in developing expertise in luxury fashion.
- Experience working with mills.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage high volumes of product data accurately.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear, collaborative communication skills and confidence sharing information across teams and with external partners.
- Commercial awareness, including understanding product costs, budgets and the wider luxury fashion market.
- Comfort using digital tools for product development and administration.
Skills
Workplace
The role is situated in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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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.
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