Experteer OverviewIn this role you will drive the end-to-end knitwear product development process within Burberry's Product Development team. You will partner with design to translate creative vision into manufacturable, quality knitwear while safeguarding margins and timelines. You'll manage prototypes, supplier relationships, and risk across EU and Asia, coaching junior colleagues and ensuring production readiness. The role combines technical knitwear expertise with cross-functional collaboration to deliver commercially successful, fashion-forward pieces that align with Burberry's sustainable luxury ethos.Retribuzione / BenefitsServe as the technical partner for design, attending fittings and assessing feasibility of knitwear conceptsTranslate design into producible products while protecting target margins and qualityProvide deep expertise on construction, yarns, raw materials,



and fit for knitwear across categoriesDeliver prototypes and samples on time within cost targetsManage the critical path from concept to pre-production with design and manufacturersIdentify and mitigate risks at all development stagesMaintain 100% accuracy in systems and ensure cross-functional updates are communicatedBuild and maintain vendor relationships across EU and Asia, negotiating costs and aesthetic changesMonitor raw material selections for cost targets and collaborate cross-functionally to improve quality and lead timesEnsure product functionality, consistency, and standardization; conduct ongoing risk assessmentCollaborate with Product Engineering to test against standards and protect design visionOversee raw material excess development and logistics to ensure timely proto/sample deliverySupport production meetings and prep for production with clear technical requirementsCoach and develop PD Assistants, delegating workload and sharing knowledgeEfficient time management across development stages to meet deadlinesResponsabilitàStrong knowledge of apparel and product development ac

📌 Product Developer, Knitwear (Italia)
🏢 Experteer Italy
📍 Italia