Trim Developer
About this role
INTRODUCTION
Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a distinctly British attitude. We are a global business with an extensive network of both owned and franchised stores across EMEIA, Asia Pacific and Americas. We are digital pioneers, and innovative technology underpins every aspect of our business, from product design to distribution and marketing. We believe that modern luxury means being socially and environmentally responsible; this mindset is core to our business and key to our long-term success.
JOB PURPOSE
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with vendors, developing a clear understanding of capabilities, capacity and delivery timelines.
- Lead seasonal trim research and present new concepts that align with design direction and brand standards.
- Define and manage the trim development critical path, ensuring milestones are met and risks are proactively addressed.
- Oversee the sourcing, ordering and delivery of trims, ensuring quality, cost and timing targets are achieved.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Product Development and Engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and support product testing.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date information within PLM systems, ensuring consistency and transparency throughout development.
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Strong understanding of trim development, materials and construction, with the ability to translate design concepts into technical solutions.
- Proven experience working with vendors, with the ability to communicate clearly and build effective partnerships.
- Confident managing multiple projects, balancing creativity with commercial awareness and cost considerations.
- Knowledge across areas such as fabrics, raw materials, garment construction and leather is highly valued.
- Effective communicator, comfortable influencing cross-functional teams and navigating challenges collaboratively.
- Experience with relevant systems and tools, including PLM and Microsoft Excel, with a detail-oriented approach to accuracy.
FOOTER
Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.
Company at a glance
Born from innovation, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a rich British heritage. Now celebrating our 170th year, we continue to build on the pioneering spirit that has defined us since 1856.
Founded by Thomas Burberry, our brand is underpinned by a passion for the outdoors. Thomas Burberry invented the innovative rain-ready fabric gabardine to protect explorers from the elements. In doing so, he created the foundation for the iconic Burberry trench coat, which remains core to the business even today.
Guided by our history of exploration and our shared belief that ‘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.
As a values-driven brand, we are committed to creating the next generation of sustainable luxury and believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to fulfilling our purpose. Fostering an inclusive culture where differences are valued and embraced enables us to be more creative, engaged and make a more meaningful contribution to the world around us.
To discover more about our brand values, visit Burberryplc.com
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