Senior Product Technologist Outerwear (Maternity Cover)

Department: SC CENTRAL OPERATIONS

City: London

Location: GB

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

Accountable for the technical delivery of Women’s and Men’s Outerwear, ensuring alignment with Burberry’s design intent, fit standards and quality expectations. Acts as a technical authority, managing fit, construction and risk from development through production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Translate Creative vision into precise technical product specifications, partnering closely with Design and Product Development
Own fit, measurements and block strategy, ensuring consistency with Burberry fit standards and brand quality expectations
Lead fit approval process, providing clear technical direction across cross‑functional teamsIdentify and drive cost engineering and material optimisation opportunities without compromising craftsmanship or quality
Manage technical risk assessment to ensure product integrity and compliance from design through production
Oversee print approvals and industrialisation in collaboration with vendors and 3D teams
Partner with Raw Material and Sourcing teams to define care label content and material performance standards
Lead comprehensive product testing aligned to identified technical and quality risks
Build strong, collaborative relationships with global vendors, providing regular technical feedback
Work cross‑functionally with Global Sourcing, Raw Materials, Quality Assurance and Product Development teams
Manage pre‑production sample process, including PPS creation, PP approvals and factory meetings
Track and communicate production risk, quality issues and critical path updates
Support Quality and Customer Excellence initiatives, including technical input into product issues and root cause analysis
Leverage Flex PLM, Excel and CLO 3D to drive efficient workflows, virtual fit and quality innovation

PERSONAL PROFILE

Degree‑level qualification in Fashion, Clothing Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Extensive experience within the apparel industry, ideally within luxury fashion or premium outerwear categories
Proven experience working on Runway collections and/or within Technical Design in a luxury environment
Strong understanding of garment construction, with pattern cutting and grading expertise advantageous
In‑depth knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes and quality assurance standards
Solid understanding of raw materials, fabric performance and product testing requirements
Highly analytical with strong problem‑solving capabilities and attention to detail
Effective and influential communicator, able to lead technical discussions across cross‑functional teams and vendors
Highly organised, efficient and self‑motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

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: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || SC CENTRAL OPERATIONS || PRODUCT ENGINEERING - RTW || n/a ||